Originally Posted by Seeker

I sum up my level of comfort by how confident I am with the doctor's ability and approach. I look for someone who will take matters seriously, who appears genuinely interested and will take time to listen, and finally I need to feel confident that they know what they are talking about. This person could be male or female.

I have seen male and female doctors in the past, I can't say that men or women are generally better for me. It's more about the doctor as an individual.