r/mildlyinfuriating • u/transfatpikachu • 1d ago

I just wanted a hot dog Doctor’s appointment scheduled at 9:00am, still waiting almost an hour later

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I have a lot of doctor’s appointments, and I know how busy and hard these people work. I’m not mad at them and I’d never be rude. I know it’s not on purpose. Nevertheless, it’s still a bit infuriating to make time for a scheduled appointment, arrive 15 minutes early (required), and then wait this long with not even an acknowledgment of the delay from anyone. Sigh. 9:55 now, still waiting.

Edit: I really appreciate all the comments! The doctor ended up coming in shortly after 10. This was a specialist ortho appointment for my shoulder. Still no acknowledgement of the delay, which would’ve been nice, but I’m more annoyed that my concerns were pretty much brushed off again during the whole 3ish minutes he spent with me. I know waits can get long, I wouldn’t care as much if the doctor had at least seemed somewhat concerned with my issue. Sigh… gotta love American healthcare!

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u/sleepybrooke 1d ago

Try to get the one of the first appointments in the morning. There was no wait for me unless the appointment was later in the day, then I knew it’d be at least an hour wait.

Best of luck, an easy pregnancy, and a healthy baby to you!

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u/NeedleworkerHot3957 1d ago

I used to book the 9am appointment so I was there in the waiting room at 8:55am. The Dr would normally show up running and talking about traffic EVERY TIME (appoinment every 2 weeks) at around 9:35-9:40. I finally got the courage to say something to her that I needed to get to work too, and she said that she was busy and I didn't know what kind of personal problems she had.

oookkaaaay, so I got another one that I've had for year now (not the nicest person but she's efficient)

I know I'm lucky that I've had a family doc for so many years. I don't take it for granted!

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u/GrimyGrippers 1d ago

I (briefly) worked at a Dr's office where we were to book him in the morning (including walk-in patients) starting at 9am. He would never be in before about 11. Ive heard people say they would see him at the gym working out during this time slot. Idek why he made us do it, but he did have a massive ego, fat shamed patients behind their back, and overall POS.

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u/Mulley-It-Over 1d ago

What an arrogant ass.