how long do you usually have to wait to see a specialist in america?

Question

any specialist..
its for a debate me and my friend are doing

Answer 1

Also depends on the type of insurance coverage you have. If you're uninsured (as 40-50 million of us are), you may be entirely unable to see a specialist unless it's through an emergency room for a true emergency.

This is because doctor's offices regard patients without insurance as patients who are highly unlikely to pay and so require them to pay in advance to make sure that the office is compensated for the cost of hiring staff, maintaining records, paying the malpractice insurance, etc.

Answer 2

depends on the type of specialist, the season, and the popularity of the doctor, and the number of options for that community. for example, during the winter you'll probably have to wait up to 6 weeks to see a dermatologist. a dermatologist with good rapport and no competition, your looking at an even bigger wait.

Answer 3

Depends on what the specialist is and where you live. It can be as long as six months. It can be as short as the same day you call. Seriously. The range is that great.