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GP doctor recommendations on HK Island?

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  1. #1

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    Quality Health is in most insurance / network plans.

    As long as you are not a hypochondriac, their doctors do seem reasonable - do your own due diligence on the meds / follow ups that they might put you through.

    Also, for us - walking into the Canossa Hospital's outpatient department in Mid Levels earlier in the day has had good results. Most hospitals have reasonable OPDs.. some even have family medical practices in and around Central - check to see if Raffles, Sanatorium medical practices are covered..

    Unfortunately our go to GP is not the best for short wait times (2-3 hours during rush hour / no appointments).

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    I'd say doctors here are generally okay and you can usually just walk and get seen nearly immediately if you have insurance. It's safe to say there's no shortage of general doctors.

    In general people only visit their doctor if they have symptoms of an illness or want a sick note so make sure you know your symptoms beforehand. If the doctor gives you antibiotics, make sure you ask if they are sure you need them. Some doctors may be taken aback by this challenge but it's important since a lot of local people aren't happy unless they leave the office with a bag of smarties.

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    as @Siri said, quality healthcare are fine, they have shops all over town, I have used them before no issues, but might be difficult to see the same doctor every visit (if that is an issue for you)

    or find Dr Jonathan foster, Central (if he is still open) more expensive, but worth every cent, probably not in your plan.