I had never expected to have my groin palpated by a middle-aged woman, but there’s a first time for everything. That first time came last week – during a routine medical check-up – and it was surprisingly less than awkward. 

I had a lump down there and feared the worst. But, my doctor’s careful examination ruled out cancer and led to another experience I thought I’d never have: joy at being diagnosed with a hernia. Given the alternative, a regular old hernia left me feeling giddy.

Credit goes to my doctor, with help from Angie’s List. I’m new to Indianapolis and didn’t have a general physician here. So I went to the trusty List and, after a brief search, found a doctor who was close to home. Other folks had good things to say about her.

But I was a tad nervous being a dude and knowing my visit would involve an extremely close inspection. I wasn’t sure how I felt about a female doctor doing that inspection, but I finally decided to trust what others had said – and trust her to be professional about it.

She was. And she was good fun to talk to and gave me confidence she knew what she’s doing and genuinely cared about me. What I read about her was true.

Then I filed my own report about her. And I saw how, at its best, Angie's List works.