I think there are a number of ways to identify good doctors. First and foremost you have to define what is a good doctor, i.e., one who does minimal tests or o

I think there are a number of ways to identify good doctors. First and foremost you have to define what is a good doctor, i.e., one who does minimal tests or one who does a lot of tests to determine a diagnosis when needed; availability for same day appointments or has a flexible appt schedule so you can get in when needed; someone who keeps staff so that you become known to them and that you know them; good "bed side manner; spends a few minutes with you and has you on your way or one who will sit and talk with you as long as you need him/her to do that; one that values patient time and does not keeping you waiting for prolonged periods of time regularly; someone who still does rounds at the hospital; someone who listens to you and does not discount what you are trying to tell them; etc to name a few. Once you know what a good doctor looks like to you, then: 1. Talk to friends, colleagues, etc to identify their doctors and what they like/dislike in their doctor. 2. Check with the state licensing board to see if they have disciplinary actions, etc against them 3. Check for feedback on the doctor online 4. Schedule an appointment to meet the doctor. If they are not what you are looking for when yo u meet them, keep looking. Finding a doctor that is everything you want and deserve has become harder and harder. But you certainly can't find one if you do not know what it is that makes a good doctor good to you.