What types of references should we look for when choosing a doctor ?

I had a doctor tell me this and happy to pass on the information. Everyone should have a GP because they will be able to advise and regulate your overall treatment if you require some. If you have a specific problem that needs attention a specialist will be able to provide more treatment than just general medical assistance. Some people have several problems. It is important to stand back and look at the overall picture so that one treatment does not conflict with another. As a person looks at a specific issues like a stressful job then also they need to look at the effect this would have on say a diabetic issue, what a change in meds would mean and in turn the effect meds would have on other things. As far as references go each doctor has strengths and weaknesses. I say that because I found out they are human beings too. Sound reasonable?

My mother is a doctor, so I usually get a patient's and a doctor's opinion as well. Sometimes she asks other doctors, too, because she knows some, of course.

What you shared to your business associate is correct. The professional information, specialization, and experience really counts. It would be much better if you had chosen a Internal Medicine with a specialization in Cardiology.

Hi, For minor illness I used to take advice of general practitioner. But for diabetes or hypertension or any heart problem we should go to specialist, or cardiologist. We can get information about such specialists from our friends and our neighbors and other doctors or our family doctor.