Dr. William T. Musser of Mifflinburg has been a family practitioner for more than 37 years. He or she acts, not only as a treater of medical ills, but a preventer of illness and a counselor for physical as well as emotional problems. A family doctor should not only know the patient, but the family, the surroundings and the circumstances pertaining to the patient's health. If not, his or her services may not be covered. Jot down the things you are looking for in a primary care physician.
Word of mouth is still the best form of advertising.
Ask your relatives, friends, coworkers and others in your community for their recommendations. Check your doctor's credentials. Family doctors are certified by the American Board of Family Practice or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice. Pediatricians are certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. Internal Medicine doctors are certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.