“I get a lot of patients coming in asking about symptoms that they’ve Googled, and it tells them one thing or another. In general, I would say it’s better to ask your doctor for websites if that’s your preferred way of getting information. But it’s never harmful to come in to your primary care doctor and ask your questions directly with somebody who knows. If Google provided all the answers, I don’t think I would have a job. Especially if it’s something that you’re really worried about, it’s best to consult with your primary care doctor. They can do tests there or refer you to a specialist if needed.”
Camila Passias, MD is a board-certified primary care doctor at Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights, seeing patients Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She has a particular interest in women’s health and is fluent in Spanish. Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights is a two-floor practice with a walk-in urgent care center and more than 35 specialties. Located at 300 Cadman Plaza West, the practice is situated on the 17th and 18th floors.