The survey polled 1,399 medical offices and tracked the average time needed to schedule a doctor appointment in 15 large metropolitan areas.
The average wait times for scheduling physician appointments, in accordance with specialty, are:
• Dermatology — 28.8 days
• Family Practice — 19.5 days
• Obstetrics and Gynecology — 17.3 days
• Cardiology — 16.8 days
• Orthopedics — 9.9 days
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