Do you know how must peoplechoose their primary care doctor or specialist? They open up their PPO provider list and see who is geographically closest. This amazes me especially with the internet as such a valuable tool for finding information. So what is the problem. The internet can be a valuable resource for checking out docs but it is still very hard to navigate and find information on your doctor of choice. the right.

Here are 3 web sites to check out
www.AHRQ.Gov Agency for healthcare research and Quality
www.CMS.HHS.Gov Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
www.CastleConnolly.com There is a subscription required to access this web site.

Here are six important steps all people should take when searching for a top specialist, including:

1. Check for a doctor’s board certification. A medical doctor can choose to practice any branch of specialty whether he is board certified or not.
2. Assess the doctor’s experience in treating the specific medical condition.
3. Check for any disciplinary action against the doctor.
4. Interview the doctor to be certain you feel comfortable with and him/her and that you have confidence in the doctor.
5. How many of particular procedures does doctor perform. If you a getting a knee replacement do you want a doctor that does 2 surgeries/year or someone who does 200/year?
6. Most people chose based on convenience and if doctor is in particular plan. Don’t do this!!! You are making a decision that could very well affect your quality of life for years to come. Don’t base this decision using convenience as the deciding factor.

“The funniest weight loss and fitness radio show on the internet.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy show.   On tonight’s show Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about fitness training from one of the best trainers out there. Jillian Michaels, the no-nonsense trainer from the Biggest Loser TV show talks about her current book “Winning By Losing” and her upcoming book “The 30 Day Shred” Jillian talks about how she grew up overweight and how martial arts helped her on the right path. She also talks about her philosphy of losing weight which is a combination of science, sweat and self. She is not a big fan of the so-called experts who promise 8 minute solutions to weight loss. You’ll have to hear that rant for yourself on the podcast. Go to her website www.JillianMichaels.com subscribe to her newsletter, check out her books and dvds.  We also had on Bryan Roth from the www.GeoCaching.com website. If you like TV shows like “The Amazing Race” or “Treasure Hunter” you have got to check out GeoCaching. You go to the website type in your zip code and fire up your GPS device and start searching. There are caches or treasures everywhere. This is a great activity for families and individuals who like to enjoy the outdoors.

The Doctor also shared his tips on finding a good doctor. He said to make sure the doctor is board certified and has lots of experience in treating your specific medical condition. He also gave a lot more tips but you’ll have to listen for yourself for the rest of the good stuff. Don’t do what the fat guy does…he found one doctor from a TV ad and another from the back of the yellow pages.

As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Don’t forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one.

 

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“The funniest weight loss and fitness radio show on the internet.” Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy show.   On tonight’s show Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about belly dancing from Hollywood and Bollywood’s hottest duo, Neena and Veena, The Belly Twins. These ladies have entertained and taught Hollywood’s A List including: Sting, Bono, U2, Prince, Barbara Walters, Tom Cruise, even Regis. The Belly Twins tell us which ex-Seinfeld star was a suprisingly good belly dancer. And they share all the fun and benefits that belly dancing provides. You have to check out their website www.BellyTwins.com for more info and don’t forget to sign up for their newsletter which is packed with great information. They have dvds, books and other great stuff on their site. As well as pictures of them holding snakes. We also had on Dr. Aaron Tabor, the creator of Revival Soy, which is a line of great tasting soy based products. He sells bars, shakes on his website www.soy.com. He gave us a lot of info about the health benefits of soy and why his products taste so good and are so good for you. If you’ve tried a soy product that didn’t taste so great, but want the health benefits of soy you have to try Dr. Tabor’s stuff…it tastes great.  Finally World Cup is over and Dr. Fitness can get back to work. He hasn’t taken off his Italy jersey this whole week. We talked a little about the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona and PETA’s animal safe version called Running With The Nudes.

The Doctor also shared his tips on staying healthy and tips to avoid getting sick. He said to lower your stress levels, sleep more, eat a well balanced diet and don’t put your hands on your mouth and eyes. The fat guy suggested taking baths in Purell.

As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Don’t forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran’s analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one.

 

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