Referrals, especially from people you trust, and lots of legwork. The healthcare system is indeed complex, and providers vary greatly, from excellent to terribl

Referrals, especially from people you trust, and lots of legwork. The healthcare system is indeed complex, and providers vary greatly, from excellent to terrible to downright quacks. Start with recommendations and referrals, and get further referrals from the docs you end up liking. You may have to visit a number of specialists (depending on your condition and situation), but it makes a world of difference to have a good doc, who listens to you and you can trust. You only have one you, and one family. Don't settle for inferior care.