Doctor's Name_______________________________ Address & Phone_______________________________

General Questions:

Interview Questions	Comments
Is the doctor "Board Certified?"
How long has the doctor been in practice?
What hospitals is the doctor affiliated with?
Does the doctor take my insurance?
Is there more than one doctor in the practice? Will I always see the same one?
Does the doctor have more than one office?
What are your office hours?
How far in advance do I need to make an appointment?

Personalized Questions for the Doctor:

Interview Questions	Comments
What languages do you speak?
Do you have philosophies and characteristics that make me feel comfortable?
Would you be open to hearing/reading about new treatments, if I bring information in?
Will all the equipment used on me be sterile?
If I needed to speak with you right away, could I call you or would I need to leave a message and have you call me back?
Are you conservative with medications and antibiotics?
How do you feel about: prescribing antibiotics; prescribing steroids; alternative medicine; me voicing my own concerns?
How would you feel: if I didn't want to take certain medications; if I brought the latest medical research to you, that I printed off the Internet?

Questions to Ask Yourself After Your Interview:

Thought Questions	Comments
Was the wait in the office long?
Was the office staff courteous and helpful?
Was the office clean?
Did the doctor make you feel comfortable?
Did the doctor genuinely care about my opinions or concerns?
Does the doctor have any malpractice lawsuits against him/her?