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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kaiser is good if you are a squeaky wheel and relentless. It might take months to see a specialist but if you are willing to call everyday and ask if there are cancellations then you get in sooner. If the doctor realizes you are well educated and outspoken you get better treatment.  If you go along without questioning you will have really long wait times to see doctors and then with the doctor the visit might be rushed. They need patients to be in and out quickly for their model to work. [/quote]This hasn't been our experience at all.  We've been referred to specialists very quickly, often getting in on the same day as the referral.  For instance, my husband was having issues with his elbow.  Went to his dr and got referred to an orthopedist.  He saw the orthopedist 45 minutes later, got an x ray, and had a follow up with the orthopedist immediately.  He walked out three hours later with a full treatment plan.

We have never had a rushed visit with Kaiser.  At my 3 yo's well visit she was scared and didn't want to cooperate, so the ped took the time to read my daughter a book so she would be comfortable.  No rush.  Lots of time to get to know the doctor and for the doctor to get to know our kids.  Really wonderful.[/quote]
That's my experience as well. They try to get you in with a specialist within 24-49 hours when possible and my doctor has made the appointment for me. While I dislike having to drive 20-30 minutes to get to a center I really appreciate having the doctor, lab and pharmacy in one building. I recently had to switch and miss Kaiser[/quote]

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