Iatrophobia
Iatrophobia - Fear of going to the doctor or of doctors.
Iatrophobia may be a serious phobia, but it is treatable. The fear of going to the doctor or of doctors can often be treated with psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or by trying to find the underlying cause.
Often is the case with Iatrophobia is that that there was some sort of traumatic event in the patient's life that caused this fear of going to the doctor or of doctors, with a little therapy or by hitting the fear head on, this can often be cured.
Iatrophobia has been know to ruin people's lives. Living with the fear of going to the doctor or of doctors is often very difficult, but with time, it can be possible.