There’s so much that goes into moving. The hunt for a new place, packing, unpacking, moving furniture around, and setting up shop at a new job; there always seems to be something to do. When you’re not feeling well in your new area, you suddenly realize that you’re nowhere near your regular doctor’s office.

So before you any book appointments with a new physician, and develop a rapport with a healthcare provider, check out these tips for finding a new healthcare professional when you move to a new location.

Get help from your real estate broker.

When moving into a new area, a real estate agent will give you insight into everything within distance from your new home: schools, restaurants, stores, laundromats, and more. So, why not expand into asking about a doctor or medical private practice within the region?

Real estate agencies like Nalula Real Estate take pride in helping you towards homeownership. With essential data and a breakdown of current market conditions, prospective homeowners are put on solid ground when making a decision regarding buying, while sellers are also given a greater idea of how this market works for them.

A good real estate agent knows that the greatest draw to closing a sale is to advertise what’s in the surrounding area. If they are actually from the area you are moving into, they will have an inside track on the best healthcare professionals in the area and may be willing to recommend a physician to you.

The best way to find out is simply to ask. Whether it’s just you moving, or your whole family, have the conversation with your real estate broker and reference how you need to get set up with a doctor, a child’s pediatrician, or a specialist for pre-existing conditions. Your real estate broker is a great resource to have.

Consult your current doctor.

If your new home is miles from your current healthcare provider, you can always pick your current doctor’s brain on helping you find a new primary care physician.

Be sure to request one last appointment with your primary care doctor before moving. After one last check-up, ask if they have any knowledge of doctors in the area you’re moving to. The medical world is a small one, so it’s possible for a former colleague or even a classmate of your doctor to be in your new neighborhood.

Your primary care physician may also recommend researching through your insurance carrier to seek who takes your coverage, so you can avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket costs.

Online Searches

With the internet, everything is at your fingertips. Search engines are designed to help you find whatever it is you’re looking for as well as help to locate doctors near you. Websites like Zocdoc allow you to check real-time availability for first-time appointments at primary care physicians and even specialists. You can also search through unique filters like “visit reason” and “insurance plan” to find a list of providers that have years of experience in their respective fields.

If you’re online searching for a “therapist near me” you’re sure to get quick results. The right therapist can be found through such sites based on the type of therapy you are seeking for your mental health. If you and your loved ones are heading to a new neighborhood, you may want to search for family therapy availability, or perhaps if you’re looking to curb some habits, cognitive behavioral therapy is an option to consider.

Best of all, online video visits are also available for those who may not feel ready for in-person visits in this current COVID-19 pandemic, or may not have the availability to get to a doctor’s office at a certain time during the week.

Consider these essential tips when searching for a healthcare provider after your move — they’re sure to make your life easier during the busyness of moving.

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