I'm turning 65 this month and I wanted to find a practice/doctor specializing in geriatrics. While I'm really far too young to be poking around in this old people stuff, here I am.
I went in for a preliminary, meet and greet kind of checkup. The staff was super welcoming and everything was running smoothly to the point that I didn't even have a chance to sit down in the waiting room. The nurse called me back as I was standing at the "window".
Vitals were taken and I was asked the usual intake questions. The nurse had me get into a gown and I wasn't even able to check my email before the doctor was knocking to come in.
I was very impressed by the comprehensive depth of questions asked during this first appointment. Dr Mansilla is soft spoken and empathetic. She is deeply inquisitive, her aim to gather as much medical history as possible. She tops it all off with a comforting sense of humor.
I need to say that my first choice for a new Medicare friendly practice was the one my husband has been going to for years. It is much closer to my house. I learned that practice is not taking new patients for several months. My initial plan was to see Dr Mansilla only once because I was in need of a prescription refill. Change of plans!! I will be staying right here. I'm looking forward to a long and healthy relationship with these fine people!
Oh, I almost forgot to mention how quickly my lab results were available. 48 hours quick. Nice! read more