This is also not to say that there are not many fine, caring doctors out there. I have had the good fortune to know a number of them. But you cannot simply place your health in his or her hands. You must remember that you may have to build a legal case to collect disability at some point. How your doctor views you and your illness can make or break your case.
Doctors are like anyone else.
Some are kind, warm, friendly people and some are cold creeps. They have the same prejudices the general population has. If they were racially prejudiced or sexist or biased against poor people before they went to medical school, they will most likely come out the same way. To make your doctor give your case the time and attention that it really needs. This is harder than you may think.