Sorry to hear that Matt.   My M-I-L had to wait over 2 months to get a pacemaker inserted as her oxygen level was low.  Everyone seems to get through this crap these days,  It's all about the money.  If you look at the EOB from the insurance company, you see that the GP that charges so much ends up getting about $20-$30 from the insurance company.  So, they have to make up for the income by making you come in again and more often.  These repeat visits help cause a backup in the medical system.  Who would really want to be a doctor these days?  Way better off being a veterinarian or a lawyer.  Vets don't have to deal with malpractice insurance either and they are expensive.  It cost me $5K for my Goldendoodle's hip surgery (FHO).