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Episode 1: I Can’t Find a PCP!

Finding quality primary medical care can often be a daunting process, but it is of vital importance to our physical and mental well-being.

By Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD

October 27, 2022

Learn how to span the gap (chasm!) that too often exists in the process of losing a PCP and finding a new one.

Ponder the different ways to get support from and partnership with your medical team.

Better understand the access issues that are, sadly, rapidly growing in the healthcare arena.

Realize that we all need medical care, and a physician advocate can definitely make a difference!

Dr. Baumgaertel discusses the many hurdles that make finding a new primary care physician (PCP) challenging for many patients. She also shares five patient stories that demonstrate different medical situations and how her services provided benefit in more ways than one.

By Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD

Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD FACP

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