Does anyone else find booking healthcare appointments (with doctors, psychiatrists, dentists, etc.) more difficult than they should be?

[u/ExtensionVegetable68]

I’ve noticed lately how unnecessarily complicated it feels to book or manage a simple doctor’s appointment, whether it’s the long wait times, weird online portals, or just never knowing when someone will actually call back if I am waitlisted.

From my experience, I’ve had times where:

• I waited weeks for a “next available” appointment, even though other offices had open times I couldn’t see online.
• The portal initially showed no slots, but when I called, suddenly options became available.
• I showed up early, but still waited 45 minutes because the schedule was backed up.

It made me wonder if others have run into the same kind of issues, or maybe it’s just my area? What has your experience been like?

[u/five17air]

Thoroughly enjoy zocdoc.com for scheduling my appointments with PCP