I see close to 30 patients a day and generally stay on time.
So yes, it’s possible. With customer service being an important component of patient satisfaction, it pays to stay on time. That’s literally true, as you can also see more patients in a day when you’re punctual.
Most patients do not like spending the day at a physician’s office, and are pleasantly surprised when doctors are respectful of their time.
Here is a collection of great tips that, along with The Efficient MD, provide common-sense advice for physicians who are habitually late.