Do you prefer a Male or Female doctor, is it important to you or not ?

I prefer older (50+) male doctors, but I’m not sure why. Just do. I wouldn’t refuse to see a female doctor; it’s just not my preference.

I’m not sure how I could have a preference. Most of my doctors are female.

I have no preference.

I choose a male doctor (I’m male) for routine checkups. It’s not a big deal, though. If my doctor were unavailable and a woman was there, I wouldn’t care.

I prefer female physicians. They usually have smaller hands.
I have found the male doctors I’ve been to have been rough during exams.

I have had both, of equal like and dislike. haha
I like the male doctor I have had for about 10 years now. He is late 40’s, not much younger than me and has a great sense of humor, easy going, not OCD about anything, a live and let live type. I trust his knowledge but appreciate he isn’t militant about pushing anything.

Last pap smear he apologized for it taking so long, said ” I’m sorry I can’t locate your cervix.” I cracked him and the nurse up when I replied ” Well…keep looking it was there last time. ” haha

No real preference.

Makes zero difference to me as long as I like and trust him or her. I’m a male and see a variety of excellent specialists of both genders. As a rule, I do find my female doctors to be a bit more nurthering and take a bit more time with me.

Not important.

I prefer females. But I also prefer female math teachers too. They seem to be less judgmental. Or they hide it better.

I actually can’t recall having a female doctor. I think I would like that though. It seems a bit less awkward to discuss highly personal things with another woman.

I don’t think I have the luxury of choosing between the genders. The more professional one wins Added: Ignore that. you’reasking if we don’t know them.

I’ve had both. I don’t care as long as they listen to me and trust what I’m saying. I’ve had some dismissive male doctors and some dismissive female dentists. I don’t know or care if it’s a gender-related issue. If I’m seeing a medical professional, and they don’t take me seriously, that’s the last time I enter their office.

Probably coincidentally, my current GP is female, and my current dentist is male. They are both excellent.

I prefer a knowledgeable, skilled doctor who can communicate with me.

Over the years, I’ve seen a number of medical specialists. I’ve observed that many of them are brilliant in terms of their knowledge but terrible when it comes to communicating with their patients. They’re scientists. They often appear to lack the ability to work with their patients in a meaningful way. I see one at the moment and I swear he has Aspergers. It doesn’t bother me because I know he’s brilliant within his field and I’m aware enough to recognise what’s going on. I’m also able and confident enough to ask him questions to ensure I understand and get the info I need. However, I’ve read reviews from other patients who find him very hard to deal with.

I have a fabulous GP who happens to be a woman. She listens, she hears, she’s prepared to refer me to specialists if I need them and will admit that what I need is beyond her expertise. She shares the info from tests in a meaningful way and ensures I understand what they mean. That’s what I need from my GP. Someone who’s approachable, who has good all-round knowledge and can direct me to the right medicines or activity, advice or specialist treatment I need.

Which doctor is right for us is going to vary depending on our own needs and personality. My husband doesn’t work well with my GP. He goes to someone else.

@dappled_leaves Probably just a coincidence, but I’ve also had experience with a dismissive male doctor and a dismissive female dentist. Strange.

Gender matters less to me than experience and how well they listen to their patients.

Have no real preference, as long as they come across as competent .

I feel more comfortable with female doctors.
especially when they preform a prostate exam.

If it’s a gynecologist yes, otherwise I don’t mind as long as I feel comortable and can talk to the person without feeling even worse.

@Coloma…lol..you are too funny!.. but when i go for a smear test i do prefer a female and where i am women can specifically ask to see a female doctor if they so wish, i just feel more comfortable having someone who has the same bits as me looking down there.

@Pachy yes you’re right female doctors do take more time which is better than just being quickly whisked off without listening and hearing your concerns, but i guess on the flip side some doctor’s are pushed for time to get through every patient as best they can.