How to find a good doctor and how to deal with the situation of "failing the patient"?

How to find a good doctor who is a doctor with passion and helping others, not for money. I will describe my problem from the beginning. I've had weight problems since I was little, and it started with poor immunity, drugs with steroids and then an allergy. In February 2021 I was diagnosed (after 10 years) with bronchial asthma. Earlier in elementary school, I got more drugs with steroids. I noticed that I have +5 kg a year. I tried a lot of diets, sticking to exemplary menus, drinking 2 liters of water, and yet the weight did not drop. After browsing the internet, I came to the conclusion that something else might be wrong (suspected thyroid, insulin resistance, diabetes, etc.). I went to the family doctor to give me a referral for more thorough tests (I tried several times), but each time I heard "but there is nothing to deny with tests, just diet and eat less". I don't know what to do anymore. Every time I go to this doctor, I get pushed around as much as he pleases. I have no support or help. Even with other ailments that I come with, every time I have to hear something about the fact that I am not like the majority of society. I don't know what to do because I'm really exhausted. How to get this referral? I was also thinking about referral to bariatrics, because apparently a lot of people coped better after surgery.
How to find a good doctor who is a doctor with passion and helping others, not for money. I will describe my problem from the beginning. I've had weight problems since I was little, and it started with poor immunity, drugs with steroids and then an allergy. In February 2021 I was diagnosed (after 10 years) with bronchial asthma. Earlier in elementary school, I got more drugs with steroids. I noticed that I have +5 kg a year. I tried a lot of diets, sticking to exemplary menus, drinking 2 liters of water, and yet the weight did not drop. After browsing the internet, I came to the conclusion that something else might be wrong (suspected thyroid, insulin resistance, diabetes, etc.). I went to the family doctor to give me a referral for more thorough tests (I tried several times), but each time I heard "but there is nothing to deny with tests, just diet and eat less". I don't know what to do anymore. Every time I go to this doctor, I get pushed around as much as he pleases. I have no support or help. Even with other ailments that I come with, every time I have to hear something about the fact that I am not like the majority of society. I don't know what to do because I'm really exhausted. How to get this referral? I was also thinking about referral to bariatrics, because apparently a lot of people coped better after surgery.
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