# So how do I get a checkup nowadays?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-i-get-a-checkup-nowadays/769816>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [October 27, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-i-get-a-checkup-nowadays/769816 "2016-10-27T00:37:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 5, 2016, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-i-get-a-checkup-nowadays/769816/21 "2016-11-05T04:12:37Z")

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> [@ultimate11](#):
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> Well, I just finished the appointment. January 18th, 2017 at 9:45AM is the wellness checkup.
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> Sweet Jesus, that’s a long time. When my parents and I (back before the Obamacare law) were using our family doctor, the wait time was at least one week (and all in the Chicago Metro area). What a difference, huh?

I’d suggest that has more to do with your doctor being full (perhaps because more people have insurance). I usually still get in within a week at mine, but I live in a smaller town.

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