Last year, while on a business trip, internist Shaman Singh, M.D., developed red bumps on both feet. The 44-year-old initially chalked it up to bug bites, but when the rash spread up his legs and the ...

In a recent social media thread, dozens of people — even those with serious medical conditions — are speaking about the unnaturally long times they have to wait for an appointment with a specialist.

Why is it so frustrating to see a doctor these days—and can anything be done to make it easier? Despite years of efforts to improve efficiency and access, wait times to see a doctor have only gotten ...

In 2004, the physician search firm Merritt Hawkins first issued their Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times. That year, the national average wait to get in to see a new physician was 21 days, an ...

It’s easy to feel helpless when you need to see a doctor but can’t get in for weeks or months (or longer!). But there are steps you can take to potentially speed up the process. Here, tips and ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When you go to the doctor, you’re probably the one answering most of the questions. Yet it’s essential to ...