Doctor Male or Female ?

Either can be good or bad in my opinion but I always prefer a female!

I prefer a female doctor, since due to the 'gender thing' currently in the limelight.....and then take it a step further and going with a "female P.A.". Its all similar to the AVIS-Hertz thing; Number 2 is always 'trying harder'.

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Female doctor definitely. Female doctors tend to listen more and tend to be willing to let me have a bigger input in my care. Plus who doesn’t love a woman wearing a littman.

Although I'm much more an examiner than an examinee, it would certainly be female for me. I've yet to discover any same-sex erotic inclination in my psychology! IRL the attitude makes much more difference than the gender imho.

Female Doctor is more thourogh

It doesn’t matter to me. I have had many male doctors on here and in real life. All of my male doctor has listened to my needs and wants, and have been very thorough. But I somewhat prefer a female doctor just because I feel like it less awkward and there is a nurturing vibe in the exam room.

I like a female more compassionate and willing to listen whereas men are less thorough . My female primary care found that the male dr in her practice didnt tell me i had prostate problems starting .saw her when he was out for problem i had and she told me what the tests indicated and sent me to urologist which was a female . Best decisions i have ever made . Females are the best in my opinion

I have no real preference, I've been to and been examined by both genders. I've had good and bad experiences with doctors of both sexes. What is most important is that they know what they are talking about, listen and treat me with respect, show genuine concern for my health, and are thorough with their exam and diagnosis.

I prefer a female doctor. They tend to listen more and are gentler.

Frequented both genders in my 53 years. Most recently, and for last 20 years, my PCP is female. She listens, cares, spends time, is thorough. I’ve had no cause to see any specialists.

I prefer female

I've only ever been examined by men... I like it ... I'd love to one day get examined by a woman. Just for the experience

I don’t really have a preference. The internist that I get my physicals from is male, my primary care physician is female.

If it is going to involve undressing, then male. The CMNM thing is big with me. If I were seriously ill, it wouldn't matter, but general check ups with shirt off or pants down, definitely a man for that.

... The internist that I get my physicals from is male, my primary care physician is female.

I don't get this, wouldn't your internist be your PCP? Aren't most primary care physicians either an internist or a family medicine doctor? I know some women (including my wife) also use their ob/gyn as their PCP as well.

I typically don't care what gender I am seeing, for any specialty or GP doctor. It's more about their competence, attitude, and personality. The biggest aspect for my PCP is that our personalities mesh. I do find it more embarrassing to receive intimate exams from a female, but I feel more judged by a male. Just my own thoughts...

I don't get this, wouldn't your internist be your PCP? Aren't most primary care physicians either an internist or a family medicine doctor?

I agree. Every time I've had insurance that requires me to select a PCP, the choices are always either a general practitioner, internist, or family medicine doctor. If you've already got an internist you're seeing, I'm not sure what kind of doctor you see as your PCP.

I am not gender specific in terms of doctors. I have seen both males and females. I have been like that.

But my gyn has always been a female. Though changed thrice over last 9 years. I can't comment on how would I feel seeing a male gyn because male gyn is not common here.

Other than that, my current home GP (in the clinic nearby) is a male, Currently my hospital GP is a male. Earlier I have seen females too

Gastro that I go to at the hospital is male.

Recently I had to see a cardiologist for sudden breathing issues. The cardiologist was a lady

Dentist and Opthalmologist depend upon their availability

I have been in good shape thankfully so the most I see is my home GP

I've had both positive and negative experiences with both genders.

I've had one male doctor that was a real quack. One female dermatologist that didn't want to listen or spend more than 5 minutes in the exam room.

The last male PCP I had was pretty good in taking time and thorough but at the last exam I had he didn't acknowledge any concerns I had.

So it's time to find a new doctor again.

No exceptions! Real or play exam ... MALE doctor!

To me I am not choicy. male or female its what your comfotable with. I have no shame was the only female on fire and rescue.

Prefer male.

I like both

I prefer female doctors because they have better bedside manners and I am just more comfortable with being examined by a female doctor vs a male doctor. Also, it’s been my experience that female doctors are easier to talk to and won’t rush you during your appointment. My doctor takes her time and explains everything and answers all of my questions. Most of the male doctors I’ve seen weren’t like that.

Mostly i had female doctors, for me it is no deal to get naked or to show my butt or genitals to a male or female person. I think female medical staff is modest normally and has no interest to inspect your private parts.

I prefer female doctors as they are more gentle, better listeners and have smaller finger for the most intimate part of male examination.

Unfortunately I also had these uncomfortable exams from male doctors too.

.... and have smaller finger for the most intimate part of male examination.

Be sure to check how long their fingernails are before the DRE. You could always ask them to trim their index fingernail of their dominant hand. 😮

I currently see 5 doctors on a regular basis, all but one female. I'm fine with that ratio

As of now I have a female doctor and she is very pretty!!

A male bi-sexual doctor would be the best since he could best relate to me. Gay would also be good. Of course, no way for me to know if any of my doc's are bi, and I'm not going to seek any out at this point.