Mary,

I believe there is a lot to be said about "feeling right" with a particular doctor. We humans generally have a pretty good sixth sense when it comes to what's good for us and what's not. You definitely need to feel comfortable and secure your doctors.

Lynn said the office staff does not reflect the doctor. If that is so, the doctor is not paying attention to what is happening in his business. A medical office is as much a business as any other. If a head chef/owner of a restaurant does not know how his wait staff is treating diners, it reflects badly on the whole establishment. I think the same is true with a medical office. The paitents develop a bad attitude, which is never good for healing. (That being said of course, with large corporate clinics the doctor may not have any control.)

I also agree with Lynn that you should keep the other appointment. Second opinions and all that, right? You may think the new doctor is simply marvelous!

Good luck to you.

Mike