How Do You Find A Chinese-Speaking Doctor?
Finding a doctor you like can be a challenge on its own, but finding a doctor who can also speak another language–especially a complex language such as Chinese–makes the search that much more difficult. Depending on community resources, research skills and a little extra effort will aid in finding a Chinese-speaking doctor. Talk to friends and family. Relatives and neighbors who also speak Chinese should be your first source to find a nearby Chinese-speaking doctor. They can not only recommend doctors who speak Chinese but also help tailor your search to a doctor who meets other needs as well, such as bedside manner or if you need a particular type of doctor or specialist. Search through a local Chinese community center. Most cities have a Chinese community center; contact your local center or visit its website (an example is available in References). Chinese community centers can help locate a Chinese- speaking doctor, find hospitals that have staff who speak Chinese or locate a vol