Need some advice on finding a new Family doctor

[TSKrystiKakes]

Just new to the area and been trying and trying to find a family doctor. The SO's insurance on his new job wont kick in for a few weeks, but I need help, and cant afford to go to urgent care or the ER anymore. Been to urgent care twice in the last week, and they can only help a couple days, and keep tellin me to get a family doctor fast before my back gets worse. Any and all advice is welcome.

[royamcr]

Some of the offices in KC have Walk in Clinics. I have used College Park Family Care's Walk in Clinic and always had good service for minor stuff like torn muscle, kidney stone stuff, etc. They are open late and no appt needed. I am sure there are others on the Missouri side like it. "Family Doctor" isn't free either.

[Guest052813-01]

If your SO's insurance is an HMO or PPO, and the carrier has a list of doctors that are in the HMO/PPO network, then I would suggest finding a doctor in the network so that you can establish a rapport with that doctor and so you won't have to find a different doctor once the insurance kicks in.

Another idea would be to do one of the walk-in clinics at Walgreens or CVS - both are less expensive than an urgent care center or doctor. If it's back-related, you might also try a chiropractor rather than an MD - many chiropractors offer free or reduced rate initial visits. Good luck to you.

[BigMikeinKC]

I think the most amazing thing about this post is that there is a company in Kansas that provides benefits to same sex partners.

[TSKrystiKakes]

Thanks for all the pm's and information, Im almost all better!!