It has also been suggested that, when making the first appointment, you engage the receptionist with something like, "I'm a vegan and I am determined to remain a vegan regardless of what the doctor finds out about my condition. Is this doctor comfortable with and supportive of a vegan diet?"

Additionally, you might offer a card to the receptionist, which can be given to the doctor, which says something like:

"As a vegan/vegetarian, I am hoping to help other vegans and vegetarians identify physicians who can meet their health needs. If you would describe yourself as a physician who is both knowledgeable about and supportive of vegan and vegetarian diets, I encourage you to visit VegDocs.com, where you can be added to a growing list of physicians who might be sought out by vegans and vegetarians."

If you have questions you would like to suggest for others, or if you have feedback about a physician on this list, please send an email to "VegDocs (at) vegdocs.com" or click on the link at the bottom of this page.

If you have found a physician you would like to recommend, please click here ».