Psychiatrists and PCP’s
Choose two psychiatrists and PCP’s in your area to fact find how long it will take to get
an appointment if you are reporting symptoms of anxiety and sadness.
Instructions:
• Find two psychiatrists (or psychiatric APRNs) in your area to fact find.
• Call your PCP (if you don’t have one, ask a friend or family member to call
theirs).
• Call each provider and document how long it took for someone to call you back.
o If psychiatrists are accepting new patients, when is their first available
appointment?
o Find out how soon your PCP can get you in for an appointment.
o Do they accept your insurance; if not, what is the out of pocket costs? Do
they require you to be in therapy in order to prescribe medication?
Sample Solution
- Psychiatrists:
- Dr. N.S. Shah (address: J7JJ+FWH, Kenyatta Rd, Kericho, Kenya)
- Victory Bloom Counseling Centre (address: J7HM+WCW, Kenyatta Rd, Kericho, Kenya)
- PCPs:
- Fig Tree Health Options (address: Londiani Tengecha Road Chai Square, Kericho, Kenya)
- Kericho Youth Centre (Ainamoi) (address: Kipchebor, Ainamoi, Kericho, Kenya)
- Fig Tree Clinic (address: Kipchebor, Ainamoi, Kericho, Kenya)
- Kericho Outpatient Medical Centre (address: Nanyon building opposite Naivas Supermarket, Kericho, Kenya)
- Kericho Medical Clinic (address: Kipkelion, Kisumu - Busia Rd, Kericho, Kenya)
The best way to find out how long it will take to get an appointment is to call them directly. You can also ask about their insurance policies and whether they require therapy in order to prescribe medication.
Here are some tips for finding a psychiatrist or PCP:
- Ask your friends or family members for recommendations.
- Look for a provider who is in your insurance network.
- Read online reviews of providers.
- Make sure the provider is licensed and board-certified.