Hi Sarah,
I think finding a good doctor, that you feel comfortable with, is half the struggle. Good for you.

I have had ones that I would hate having to go to them when appointment time came around. Or I would be dismissed too quickly because they are too busy. Some give lousy exams, like you said. Or they don't listen to you and your symptom problems.

Some are just trying to get the patient in and out of the office as fast as they can.

When you walk out of the office you want to have had your questions answered, not be in tears and think of all the things that were said or not said to you. If he's a keeper that's excellent.