Why Choosing an Independent Doctor in Bullhead City Matters

If you live in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, or Laughlin, you’ve likely noticed a trend: small medical offices are disappearing, replaced by large corporate clinics and hospital-owned networks. While these big systems promise efficiency, many patients are finding that something vital has been lost in the process: the relationship.

At Khatib Family Practice, we have chosen to remain proudly independent since 1998. Why? Because we believe that your health shouldn't be dictated by a boardroom in another state.

The "15-Minute Medicine" Problem

Corporate clinics often operate on a volume-based model. Providers are frequently pressured to see 25-30 patients a day, leaving them with only 10-15 minutes per visit. This "assembly line" approach forces doctors to:

• Focus only on the immediate symptom, not the root cause.
• Rush through explanations.
• Refer you to specialists for issues that a primary care doctor could handle with more time.

Continuity of Care: Seeing Your Doctor

Have you ever made an appointment to see your doctor, only to be told you'll be seeing a nurse practitioner or a locum tenens (temp) provider instead? In large systems, high turnover rates mean you might see a different face every time you visit.

In an independent practice like ours, Dr. Khatib is your doctor. He knows your medical history, your family situation, and how you reacted to that medication three years ago. You don't have to repeat your story at every visit because we remember it.

Local Loyalty vs. Corporate Profits

When you visit a corporate clinic, the profits often leave the community, funneled back to headquarters in Phoenix, Dallas, or Nashville. Independent practices are small businesses rooted in the community.

We live here. We shop at the same grocery stores in Bullhead City. We care about the health of our neighbors because we are neighbors.

The Verdict: Better Health Outcomes

Studies consistently show that patients with a strong, continuous relationship with a primary care physician have:

• Lower overall healthcare costs.
• Fewer hospitalizations.
• Better management of chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
• Higher satisfaction with their care.

If you are tired of feeling like a number in a database, it might be time to switch back to private practice.