Would you find a new ob?

Question

I have been going to the same family doctor practice since I was 4 years old. When I had a complication on a pap smear when I was 19 they referred me to my ob. The only problem is their offices are about 20/30 minutes away from my current home. My childhood home isn't much closer and I'm not sure why we went to that particular doctor office but we did. 
I have been seeing my ob doctor for 8 years and really like him. I just worry that having to drive 30 minutes to the hospital he works out of might not be the best idea. I live in the suburbs of Detroit so it wouldn't be hard finding a new doctor who is closer and works out of the hospital closer to me. I just really like mine. Am I crazy for driving that far?

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No. My OB office is 20-25 minutes away and the only hospitals around here are all 30+ minutes away not including traffic. Perks of living in a more rural area lol

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I don’t mean to compare unfairly, but I have to travel nearly 4 hours to my OB. I wouldn’t switch if you have a good relationship, but that’s just my personal opinion.

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I dont think 30 min is that far i drive about that for my ob but i mean i live in the middle of nowhere but its not a long drive

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I wouldn’t worry about a 30 minute drive honestly. My OB is about 25-35 mins from my house depending on traffic and the hospital is 45+ mins depending on traffic and time of day.

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No, 30 minutes isn’t that far. I live an hour away from my OB/delivering hospital & have to pass 3 different hospitals and I’m sure at least 50 other OB practices to see her but how comfortable and secure she makes me feel is worth it. If you like your doctor and are comfortable I vote you stay.

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My OB is 1 hour away. But her clinic is so much better than my previous OB. The hospital she works from I was born in. The 1 hour is nothing.

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30 minutes isn't that far at all. I would drive it.

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I will drive to my doc, no questions asked! Finding a doctor that I like is so important to me, and I’m always willing to drive to meet them! If you’re open to moving, shop around. If you love another doc, go for the move! Otherwise, make the drive!

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Thanks ladies I feel less crazy for wanting to stick with the same doctor.

Would you find a new ob?

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