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randella
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Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
Aside from general rapport with the doc, and they answered all of your questions satisfactory-- what were the ultimate things that made you choose one over another?
We had our first interview today, and was just wondering how others made their final decisions.
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Goldi0218
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Leslie
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
I chose the practice Idid for multiple reasons:
In no particular order:
1) Proximity to my home
2) Proximity and affilitation with the closest and only local hospital I would consider for my child.
3) We had the same stance on vaccinations.
4) Recommendations from 3 separate sets of parents who did NOT know each other and all use the practice
5) Gut instinct.
Interestingly enough, #5 is the best reason IMO.
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| Posted 12/12/08 6:03 PM |
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Meggo613
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Megan
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
im planning on using the pediatrician i used my whole life.. im 23 and went to her and her partner till i was 21. so im hoping they will take on my DC! i love them and trust them with mylife and my childs. if i never had to leave i wouldnt have! untill i got married and they said i had to go!  id be more then happy to reccommend them if your interested!
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| Posted 12/12/08 6:23 PM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
Im using the ped that i was brought to as a kid..(and hes not even close to retirement lol) i went to him, my 14 year old nephew, my 10 yo DS..and now my lil girl will see him too..
hes incredible, and although i live in lindenhurst and hes in east rockaway, i wouldnt see anyone else..EVER..he has become like a part of our family..
i agree with leslie in that the "gut instinct" is usually the most important!!
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| Posted 12/13/08 1:18 AM |
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
1.) Close to our house.
2.) Recommended by friend.
3.) The hours. They are open M-F 9A-11P and prefer you go there before the ER.
4.) Open weekends 9A-4P
5.) Affiliated with several of the best children's hospitals on LI.
6.) Will come to my hospital after I deliver.
7.) Practice consists of multiple doctors, but still I have a choice too of my primary.
8.) Good recs from strangers I met there.
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| Posted 12/13/08 6:51 AM |
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dj13
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Debbie
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
I agree with what everyone else said. I also wanted the doctors in the practice to be young enough that my child will be able to grow up and still have the same doctors. If you start with a practice where the doctors are in their 60's for example they will most likely retire and then you have to start all over.
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| Posted 12/13/08 7:23 AM |
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bonitachyc
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Lupe
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
Accepts insurance
Reccommended by obgyn
Years practicing
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sweetbabydreams
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Stephanie
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
Posted by mzsocialworker1
1.) Close to our house.
2.) Recommended by friend.
3.) The hours. They are open M-F 9A-11P and prefer you go there before the ER.
4.) Open weekends 9A-4P
5.) Affiliated with several of the best children's hospitals on LI.
6.) Will come to my hospital after I deliver.
7.) Practice consists of multiple doctors, but still I have a choice too of my primary.
8.) Good recs from strangers I met there.
If you dont mind me asking whom are you using?
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| Posted 12/13/08 11:17 AM |
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ckone
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
If they were covered by my insurance, location, and if I felt comfortable...
I wanted to add that I did not want a large practice. I wanted my kids to see one doctor.
Message edited 12/13/2008 12:55:39 PM.
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| Posted 12/13/08 12:54 PM |
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Lucky
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Dawn
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Re: Factors in choosing a Pediatrician
In addition to what others said, I also look to whether or not they have a separate well and sick area to wait.
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| Posted 12/13/08 7:59 PM |
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