Questions to ask your prospective doctor:

Endometriosis Related Questions:

• How many patients per year do you diagnose and treat for endometriosis?
• What is your theory on the cause(s) of endometriosis?
• What is your approach for treating endometriosis?
• What approach do you prefer to control the occurrence of chronic pain?
• Is the gyn likely to also see me for other physical symptoms, other than colds, etc.?
• How much experience do you have with laparoscopies, laparotomies, hysterectomies?
• How do you keep on top of the current knowledge base regarding endometriosis?

General Questions

• Are you accepting new patients?
• What are your office hours?
• How long have you been in practice?
• Are you board certified?
• What billing arrangements do you accept?
• Does the office file insurance claims for patients?
• Which hospitals do you have surgery privileges? Who will be doing the billing in these instances?
• If you call the office with a medical question, can you speak to the doctor directly?
• Who do I see if you are on vacation?
• How long is the wait for appointments? Is it possible to be seen within 2-3 days of my call or 1-2 months?
• How willing is the physician to refer you to a specialist, if need be?
• Is the doctor associated with a hospital or medical clinic?
• If you have a preference of a hospital, does he or she have admitting privileges there?
• Does the doctor's office have an on-site lab? X-ray facilities?