By the way, in xUSSR free healthcare system multiple doctors _often_ discuss serious cases, unlike US. That's not something special for xUSSR doctors to discuss in a concilium complicated cases -- that's daily routine. That's their way to share expertise and improve professionally. In US you may have some chronic disease and one doctor would treat you as she/he believes is right, not discussing it with colleagues, and if you find another doctor, he/she might change the treatment, not even talking with previous doctor.

So it's kinda strange to hear from famous US people that they "found an awesome doctor". I would prefer to find an awesome clinic, and have multiple doctors to discuss my case. That happens, of course, but money keeps that from being natural routine here.