How do you pick a Dr.?

[IgglesmumX2]

What sources do you use to pick new doctors? In Maine we will be in civilian care so I am trying to get everything squared away with a new PCM now. I don't have anyone to give me recommendations though and I'm kind of uncomfortable just picking a name. Plus, I'm not sure if I want to go Family Practice so the kids and I see the same doctor or put them with a pediatrician. Any suggestions?

[ImNoOliveOyl]

When we transferred here, the clinic was at capacity and not taking any new patients, so the lady at Tricare handed me the book and told me to pick a dr. right then. I picked one with an address as close to my home as possible. LOL.. It sucks that I knew nothing about the dr. I chose before I chose him, but thankfully I've only had to visit him a few times in the 4 1/2 years we've lived here.

When DD was born, the clinic was accepting patients, so we HAD to go through medical on base for her care. Sometimes I wish I'd switched her over to civilian peds. but we've only got a few more months here, so we're dealing with it.