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| - I have been in some rather grim "quick" medical offices, where you debate whether sitting for an hour with the coughing clientele is worth it, and where the staff treats you like just another hapless schmoe who wasn't favored enough by the gods to get sick before 5 p.m. so you could go to a more posh office, but this is not one of those places.
Sometimes the staff is brusque, which is probably how they're able to stay fast and efficient, but usually everyone is friendly, and I've never felt rushed along once inside.
Dr. Tran is a funny yet no-nonsense doctor who I think I could come to like just as much as my regular MD. In fact, I like the idea of giving my money to a medical establishment that has evening hours. It's great being able to get thoughtful health care without taking time off work.
Speaking of work, Procare is good about providing notes if necessary. It's very convenient when I've, say, had my annual mega-cold to drop by for a quick exam once I feel better and get a note to prove that, yes, I was sick. (I just don't understand going to the doctor for something you know will pass, nor do I understand hauling your gross body out of your sickbed just to be able to say you went to the doctor. It's a weird world.)
X-rays and bloodwork can be done on site, which is more convenient than my regular doctor's office.
The waiting room is comfortable, and Eddie D's and a bakery is but a few steps away should you need a little quick and easy comfort food before settling down at home to convalesce.
Of course, I hope I need never go to Procare ever again, but as someone who loathes going to the doctor, I'm pretty satisfied.
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