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Whether you have moved into a new neighborhood, or have decided to change your present doctor, it takes time and research to find a doctor with whom you can build a trusting relationship.

For many consumers, that means first reviewing the list of doctors approved in their health plan, then cross-checking that list by surfing the Web (see below) for reviews and visitor comments, or with friends or neighbors for their advice or suggestions.

Next, check to see which internists are board certified in relevant specialties like pediatrics, heart disease or arthritis.

Also take into consideration office hours or location. Is it a solo or group practice? Do they offer weekend and evening appointments? Is there an emergency number patients can call at 3 a.m.?

Finding a good doctor is a bit more important that finding a good home contractor. So like any other service it really pays to shop around especially when it becomes a major influence on living a long and healthy life for years to come.

More about doctors and primary care physicians around the Web:

While there is still a long way to go in terms of covering every town, city or hamlet the Web has become a good town hall for widespread information, reviews and first-hand experiences of individual doctors or group practices.

Just up ahead, check out what's available at top databases, forums and online communities offering guides and referrals around the U.S. along with related information on individual specialties, training, and the all-important "bedside manner" to find a new doctor that may be just right for you:

Suggest A Doctor - Read thousands of doctor reviews, or share your experiences with other visitors in forums posts searchable by specialties or by U.S. state location.

MyDocHub.com - Browse free basic or paid membership for information and consumer reviews of U.S. doctors nationwide.

City Data - Best Doctors - Read or share opinions on doctors in U.S. cities nationwide in this busy community forum.

Super Doctors - Media publishing database of peer-reviewed doctors in Florida, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York and Texas.

New York's Best Doctors - New York Magazine list of the city's top doctors, surgeons & hospitals, searchable by location or specialty.

The Gulfshore's Top Doctors - Annual review published by Gulfshore Life Magazine listing Southwest Florida's top doctors by specialty.

Chicago's Best Doctors - Annual review by Chicago Magazine including individual doctor profiles.

The Top Doctors - Boston Magazine - The best doctors, as reviewed by other doctors, in the Boston area listed by specialty.

San Francisco Medical Specialists on CitySearch - The best dentists, doctors, chiropractors and other specialists in the Bay Area including star-rated visitor reviews.

Consumers Checkbook - Information with paid membership featuring an extensive database of consumer and peer-reviewed U.S. doctors searchable by location or specialty.

HealthGrades.com - Find or compare physicians and board certifications by U.S. state or zip code, with more reviews on top hospitals and nursing homes across the country.

Docboard.org - One of the longest-established sites of it kind with a search engine targeting U.S. state certification boards with information for both consumers and medical professionals.

Health Care Choices - Doctor profiles with information on education, training and specialty, including possible criminal records, malpractice or disciplinary proceedings.

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.