Patient
Dr. Tilley is the best doctor I've ever had. She listens, always makes sure I'm an equal participant in the conversation about my treatment, she has taken the time to really get to know me over the many years I've been seeing her, has advocated for me as a patient in countless ways, and isn't afraid to admit that she doesn't always immediately have all the answers all of the time. I'm never made to feel like I'm wasting her time, or taking up too much time, or being rushed. It's things like this that explain why I have such a great deal of trust in her. As a fat patient, I have seen many doctors over the years who have treated me as though I am lazy and/or stupid - never once has Dr. Tilley made me feel like she questions my motivation to meet my treatment goals or my intelligence to be able to do so. I have never been treated like a number on a scale, even when discussing weight. (I mention this with the hopes that it will be useful for other fat patients looking for a doctor who will treat them like a human being). We could use more doctors like Dr. Tilley.