What are your thoughts about having a woman as your primary care physician?

40 comments

1. I had a woman as my PCP and honestly I prefer it. I feel more comfortable talking to them.

2. Im ok with it. My urologist is female and attractive. Nice boobs

3. Depends, does she cup the balls when giving me a physical?

4. I have one. She’s a very good doctor and I am comfortable with her care.

   Why should I care?

5. Gender doesn’t matter. I want someone with experience, knows how to listen, and provides tailored care—not a cookie cutter approach.

6. Fine? I honestly never really thought about it as something I should have an opinion about.

7. It’s not a problem at all.

   …unless she got into and through med school, and then hired because they were trying to promote gender balance instead making it on her actual qualifications, which is unfortunately a question that must be considered.

8. I prefer it

9. Women have always taken care of me by setting up all of my appointments so I should probably learn how to get one of these.

   Anyways, why would the gender matter? I genuinely don’t understand.

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11. I literally don’t care. She went to med school. She has a degree. She’s explains things well. Her being a woman never crosses my mind.

12. I don’t think it’s right to go around deciding whether I feel people are a good fit for a profession on the basis of their immutable characteristics.

13. Zeros fucks given. Just give me one that actually listens and doesn’t hit me with “well you’re athletic looking, have you tried physical therapy and here’s some advil”

14. I would, I’m more interested in care than gender.

15. Makes no difference to me as long as they’re well-reviewed, conveniently located, and it doesn’t require scheduling appointments 3 months in advance.

16. I think most people would be amazed at having a primary care physician AT ALL.

17. It doesn’t matter. I care more that they aren’t completely burnt out.

18. Mine is a woman.

19. Not for me.

    I wouldn’t feel as comfortable as with a male doctor.

20. Hope she touches my balls and does prostate exams

21. I’ve worked in a clinic with more than 50+ resident doctors. I was responsible for interacting with all of them on a daily basis. I can tell you right now that gender means jack shit when it comes to medical care. There are men doctors who suck, there are women doctors who suck.

    There are women doctors who are fluent in men’s reproductive systems and men who are fluent in women’s reproductive systems.

22. My general service provider is a woman. We get along great, and she’s been helping me take care of my diabetes.

    She’s a complete professional, and I don’t really have a modesty taboo, so there’s never been any awkwardness.

    Been seeing her a couple of years, now. She’s been good to me. No complaints.

23. I have one. Non-issue for me.

24. It’s one of those things that matters exactly how much you think it matters. In my case, I don’t think it matters at all, so it doesn’t.

25. My PCP is a woman and she is great, very easy to talk to and a great sense of humor.

26. My doctor is a damm good doctor & very professional, balls versus boobs makes no difference to me.

27. Doesn’t matter what’s between your legs… If you went to school and studied for a half a decade or more… you more than deserve the right to be a physician, alongside the trust that comes with it.

28. I really don’t care

29. I would have zero issue, except when I have something gross or embarrassing I need looked at. I know she has seen it all, but I know my juvenile insecurities about gross stuff would be more intense with a woman over a man for some reason.

30. Hope her nails are short for the prostate check

31. Never cared, as long as they are professional and experienced. And so far it’s been like this for both genders.

32. I prefer male doctors and male lawyers

33. Female doctors have always taken me more seriously. It’s like pulling teeth trying to get treatment from male doctors

34. Having a good doctor you can trust is key so gender is irrelevant.

35. No big deal, thank you, Dr. Pashara.

    She was cool, even to the prostate exam.

36. Who cares? Gender doesn’t matter for primary care. I just want a doctor who listens, cares, and will help when the time comes. I don’t think I’ve ever met a female urologist or male gynecologist? Do they exist ?

37. Generally more comfortable with a male doctor. But I’ll take whatever I can get.

38. Never gave it much thought. My health is more important.

39. That’s up to you and your comfort.

    If you think you would be hesitant to discuss any health issues with her because you would find it uncomfortable/embarrassing then it’s not a good idea.

    But if you’re comfortable, then it’s fine.

40. Most of my doctors have always been women. I kind of prefer that. It was a little awkward with a female urologist, but I’m not sure a man would be any less awkward. She was attractive though, so I felt like I was doing something wrong or violating my relationship when I was there. Once the procedure started though, those feelings ended quickly.