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Meet internal medicine physician Michael Cirigliano, affectionately known as “Dr. Mike” to not only his 2,000 patients, who love his unfussy brilliance, tenacity, humor, and warmth (he’s a hugger!), but also to viewers of FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia, where he’s been a long-time contributor. For 32 years, he’s been on the faculty at Penn, where he trained, and he’s been named a Philadelphia magazine Top Doc every year since 2008. Starting today, he’s our in-house doc for the questions you’ve been itching (perhaps literally) to ask a medical expert who’ll answer in words you actually understand. Got a doozy for him? Ask Dr. Mike at [email protected].
Hey, Dr. Mike! My doctor just shifted into concierge medicine — I’m not doing that — and now I have no GP to call my own. How in the world do I begin to find a new one?
Great question! I believe the most important person in your life, after yourself and your significant other, is your healthcare provider — someone who cares, is willing to take time with you, doesn’t blow off your concerns, and takes you seriously. This person is your advocate, guiding you through the shark-infested waters of healthcare. There’s an old saying, “He or she who treats themself, treats a fool.” You need to have someone you trust, who you believe has your best interest at heart, and actually gives a damn about you…