Female Doctor

Ah_Yeah

Can anyone recommend a good female doctor in South Dublin? Usually I'm not fussy (current doc is male) but I feel in certain cases a female doctor may understand a situation better given their biological make up

Clauric

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good female doctor in South Dublin? Usually I'm not fussy (current doc is male) but I feel in certain cases a female doctor may understand a situation better given their biological make up

South County Dublin is a large area. You would need to be more specific if it as to post code, borough, village or town

Ah_Yeah

Clauric wrote: »

South County Dublin is a large area. You would need to be more specific if it as to post code, borough, village or town

It's not that large! I drive - I'm not fussy how far it is if it's a good doctor! I'll go anywhere between Sandyford and Ranelagh/Rathmines and surrounding.

Malibu Stacy

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good female doctor in South Dublin? Usually I'm not fussy (current doc is male) but I feel in certain cases a female doctor may understand a situation better given their biological make up

The one doctor I went to in South Dublin was female, and she was AWFUL. She spent most of our appointment arguing on the phone with her husband about the cable bill. I was extra-pissed about it too because I paid out of pocket. :mad:

I understand that a lot of women are more comfortable with a female doctor, but after that experience, I think the real difference is having a doctor who is attentive and a good listener.

Ah_Yeah

Malibu Stacy wrote: »

The one doctor I went to in South Dublin was female, and she was AWFUL. She spent most of our appointment arguing on the phone with her husband about the cable bill. I was extra-pissed about it too because I paid out of pocket. :mad:

I understand that a lot of women are more comfortable with a female doctor, but after that experience, I think the real difference is having a doctor who is attentive and a good listener.

That didn't really help me...

As I said,my current doc is male and great. In this particular instance, I'd like to speak with someone who has the same biological construction as I do.

baby and crumble

I don't think we can names names on thread, OP. But I'll PM you my doc, I find her great. She's in Rathmines.

rainbow kirby

I went to a very good one in Temple Bar when I lived in Dublin, if that's any good to you. (PM if you want details)

homemadecider

Amazing female doc in Ranelagh Medical.

sullivlo

I understand where you are coming from in terms of a woman understanding more about women's things, but tbh I think that if you have a male doctor you have a good relationship with don't be put off about chatting to him.

Example. I saw the female doc in the practice about issues with my period. She wasn't in any way sympathetic to my concerns (even though there was reason to be), referred me on and wasn't in any way approachable about it. She cancelled our follow up appt (went home sick) so I ended up seeing the male doctor and he was so supportive and I dealt with him from then on.

how about the well woman people? There's one in ballsbridge I think and in town

m'lady

Ironically enough I sometimes feel that male Doctors are more sympathetic and more determined to get to the bottom of issues!

pwurple

m'lady wrote: »

Ironically enough I sometimes feel that male Doctors are more sympathetic and more determined to get to the bottom of issues!

I don't think it makes any difference what gender a GP is.

My excellent GP was male, he retired a few years ago, and his daughter took over the practice. She is also excellent, thorough, intelligent, and always takes me seriously. I've never been concerned about talking to either of them about any kind of medical issue, including anything regarding any female anatomy. A good gp is a good gp. Whether they have male or female genitals doesn't affect their brain.

If you are uncomfortable speaking to all male GPs about female anatomy, then that's your own hang-up, rather than a trait of male GPs.

Tigger99

I highly recommend the 2 female docs in Suffolk St surgery, Dublin 2.

Ah_Yeah

I found a great doctor, thanks for all the recommendations.

This was not supposed to be a gender bashing thread on doctors, so mods may I request that the thread be locked.

Thanks