Why Is It So Hard To Find A Primary Care Doctor In Massachusetts? There Are Several Reasons.

CBS Boston

Updated on: August 8, 2025 / 5:59 AM EDT

While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state and doctors said there's several reasons why.

"We're facing a shrinking share of primary care physicians," according to Dr. Olivia Liao, president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, making it difficult for patients to secure standard medical appointments. "We are in the middle of a major public health crisis."

Some patients said they've been left waiting weeks—or longer—for appointments. Residents like Kelly McGarth and Margarite Whetstone expressed frustration over delays.

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