My former primary care physician (PCP) moved, so I was forced to search for a new PCP. It couldn't have come at a worse time, in the middle of winter and I was ill with what I was sure was bronchitis. After making the mistake of going to a mini clinic and being told I had a viral illness, I asked my cousin who her doctor was. She didn't even hesitate to recommend Dr. Azar. She had been seeing him for many years and even worked with him as a nurse at one point.
This is a very thorough physician. Dr. Azar asked me a lot of questions about my past health concerns, my current medications, and if I had any triggers for asthma. This sounds like it's a simple routine examination, but it really wasn't. He listened carefully to my chest, then my gut when he commented that he heard something unusual going on in what he assumed was my aorta--it was! I had had open-heart surgery the previous year to replace a couple sections of aorta that had developed aneurysms. Big points for taking the time to listen!
He heard something going on in my lungs, which he knew right away to be bronchitis. I had it pretty bad, too, so he gave me some very strong antibiotics and sent me on my way. I was back 10 days later as a follow-up at his request. Good thing I did. I had to get another round of antibiotics, but before I finished with him, he asked me when the last time was that I had a full physical. It had been well past a year, so he ordered up a blood draw and scheduled me to return for the physical.
I was impressed with his medical acumen, but also his bedside manner was kind and welcoming. read more
