Why do I have to wait so long for a physical with a doctor?
	We must maintain a balance of the variety of appointments necessary to meet the health care needs of our patients. Completing a physical exam requires a larger portion of time than many other appointment types; this time extends beyond the time allotted for the exam itself. This additional time is necessary for review, evaluation and documentation of the physical exam and related testing. Each visit to a primary care setting can have its own complexities and making a variety of appointment types available each day is one of the ways to ensure we provide each patient with the attention that they need during their appointment. Scheduling too many physicals in one day can overload the physician and make it difficult to stay on schedule, resulting in extended wait time for the patient. Back to FAQs