Long waits, cold rooms, pages and pages of forms to fill out – going to the doctor isn’t exactly a picnic in a park.
But I think it is one of those things that unite us – because no matter your age, gender, or where you live, we all experience various challenges when it comes to making and attending medical appointments.
I’ve rounded up the most relatable posts I could find…hope they bring you some laughs!
#1
I’ve entered it online twice. Submitted a picture of the card online, and just handed you the physical card and watched you make a copy but sure, doctor’s office, I’d love to write my insurance ID number on these three forms.
— Simon Holland (@simoncholland) April 29, 2025
#2
I love how the first thing they do at the doctor’s office is weigh you. I was already nervous, now I’m depressed. Maybe next they can bring up something I regret from my past & really get this party started.
— Mommy Needs a Life (@momneedsalife3) August 5, 2021
#3
My doctor’s office just called to confirm my Pap smear tomorrow. They told me I’m not allowed to bring any guests. So if I had previously invited you to this incredibly invasive procedure, unfortunately I have to uninvite you. Sorry.
— Jess (@a_hoyhoy) December 16, 2021
#4
“Please pre-register for your doctor appointment online, so we can ask you the same 57 questions when you get here.”
— Lindsay (@Rollinintheseat) December 14, 2021
#5
[Doctor's office]
— Kate | Not Proud of This, Either (@KateWouldHaveIt) August 10, 2017
<frantically peeling off nail polish> Okay, weigh me again.
#6
Me: hi! I’m here for my appointment.
— Niccole Thurman (@niccolethurman) October 24, 2019
Doctor’s office: ok have a seat in the lobby. For like an hour. Then I’mma put you in a lil room for two hours. While you’re in the room people wearing scrubs will come in and out a few times. None of them will be the doctor. $5000 plz
#7
I wore scrubs to Target and a woman asked me if her eye looked infected so I did what any doctor’s office would do. I asked her when her last period was and then I weighed her
— Cooper Lawrence (@CooperLawrence) November 11, 2024
#8
The medical advancement I’m most looking forward to is not having to hand fill out the same 35 forms every time I see the doctor.
— mark (@TheCatWhisprer) December 11, 2021
#9
Yesterday I was at my grandma's doctor appointment with her and the physician started lecturing her on cutting back on sugar and she interrupted him and said "I am 90. I think I'm doing ok but thanks for the advice."
— Eli McCann (@EliMcCann) October 16, 2022
#10
“Please arrive to your doctor appointment 15 minutes early so our secretary can explain why we’re running 45 minutes late.”
— Lindsay (@Rollinintheseat) October 7, 2021
#11
Doctor’s office: We need to reschedule your May 5 physical, next available is June 20th.
— Simon Holland (@simoncholland) May 3, 2022
Me: Sorry, I will be out of town
Office: (irritated) Well, are there any days you ARE available?
Me: I’m free may 5th.
#12
Hmm yes I’m fully aware that the gynecologist is about to look inside my body but I’ll continue hiding my bra and underwear under my folded jeans thank you
— Sam Reece (@ItSamReece) December 26, 2020
#13
I took my son to the doctor because he had a fever last night. Dr asked what it was and 10 fronted me out, “Oh she doesn’t know the number. She used her therMOMeter. You know? Kiss on the forehead and then she said oh, you have a fever.”
— Lady Lawya (@Parkerlawyer) February 28, 2020
Dr. nodding his head, “Accurate.”
#14
We just waited an hour to see our pediatrician. As soon as he walked in my toddler took his hand and pointed to his watch and said “This is a clock.” Which was the most passive aggressive thing I have ever witnessed.
— Cydni Beer (@cydbeer) February 26, 2019
#15
Doctor's office: You're overdue for a physical.
— The Real Rodney Lacroix (@RealRodLacroix) July 14, 2021
Me: Ok.
Dr: We recommend you getting one very soon.
Me: Do I have to?
Dr: You really should get one ASAP.
Me: Ok. Fine. Schedule me for one.
Dr: The earliest appointment we have is 8 months from now.
#16
I’m in a doctor’s office waiting room and there’s a People magazine on the table. I can’t believe Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are getting a divorce.
— Lindsay (@Rollinintheseat) June 21, 2022
#17
My kids are playing doctor’s office and the receptionist just said, “the doctor will see you in five seconds” and this is the least realistic game I’ve ever seen.
— Courtney Ellis 🎈 (@courtneyellis) February 24, 2024
#18
When a doctor says “if you have any trouble, just give me a call back” it makes me wonder if a doctor has ever tried calling a doctor
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) March 14, 2023
#19
The doctor’s office needs to get those discs that light up to tell you the doctor is ready to see you that way you can go grab a coffee, do some grocery shopping, and get a university degree while you wait for your appointment
— Sam G (@ItsSamG) December 21, 2023
#20
My doctor showed me the portion size dinner I should be eating.
— Dan Regan (@DanRegan_Comedy) February 19, 2024
In other words my doctor said I should eat an appetizer for dinner.
#21
Welcome to your 40s: you go to the doctor because your knee hurts and leave with a colonoscopy appointment.
— Daddy Go Fish (@daddygofish) December 8, 2023
#22
As you get older, you begin to suffer the occasional series of increasingly humiliating micro-injuries.
— Jared C. Wilson (@jaredcwilson) October 9, 2020
"How did you hurt yourself?"
I slept wrong.
While I was driving, I happened to yawn while checking my blind spot.
I drank water too hard.
#23
Doctor: Your blood pressure is a little high.
— The Real Rodney Lacroix (@RealRodLacroix) May 15, 2024
Me: I have 4 kids. A 24-year-old living at home, two in college, and I'm about to teach our youngest how to drive.
Doctor:
Me:
Doctor: Your blood pressure is a little low.
#24
#Doctors be like… Go / buy this. and the #Pharmacist gives it to you. pic.twitter.com/F5mQh8NXrm
— JuliaPoems (@JJ56123) March 27, 2019
#25 Have you met the hilarious Myrna yet? If not, check out 25 Priceless Quips From the Sassiest Grandma on Twitter
At the end of my appointment, the doctor took his own blood pressure.
— Myrna Tellingheusen (@PearlsFromMyrna) January 21, 2020







