I prefer a female OB/Gyn, and a male internist.

It doesn't matter to me. I just look for someone with a good reputation who is friendly and listens.

Female internist - always and male cardiologist. Like the PP, the cardiologist has known me since I was 19 -- he knows about my life and career and I feel like I can talk to him about anything. For internists -- I've had to switch as I've moved cities, so I typically I go with females. Even if they aren't doing a gyn exam (and they not all internists will do it) -- they tend to always do a breast exam at a physical; I find it really uncomfortable with a female so I don't see myself handling well with a male.

Anonymous wrote:My GYN is female. My internist is male. My cardiologist is male. I've been with my internist since I was born and have had him do my PAP a couple times to eliminate the extra doctor visit. I absolutely love him. He knows me without reading my chart, he is interested in my life, he listens to my concerns. I wouldn't trade him for the world. That should be how you judge your doctor, not by gender.

Is this internist in the DC area and if so, would you share his name?

My GYN is female. My internist is male. My cardiologist is male. I've been with my internist since I was born and have had him do my PAP a couple times to eliminate the extra doctor visit. I absolutely love him. He knows me without reading my chart, he is interested in my life, he listens to my concerns. I wouldn't trade him for the world. That should be how you judge your doctor, not by gender.

I prefer female. I would like the doctor who does my annual exam to have experienced it herself.

What do you prefer?
Do you care?
I always had female GPs but mine is moving so I am thinking about getting a make GP.