Pediatrician questions?

Does anyone have a list of questions we should be asking pediatricians when we interview then? I am at a total loss on this....

TIA!!!

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I'm trying to find the list I posted but having a hard time finding it. Keeps saying nothing found, I know I posted it....

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I found this:
How long have you been in practice?

Do you have any sub-specialties?

What are your hours?

Are any evening or weekend hours available?

How can I reach you in an emergency?

What hospitals are you affiliated with?

What happens when I deliver my baby?? Will you see them in the hospital??

How often do you want to see the baby in the first year? (well-child visits) and why?

Where do you stand on:
1.) circumcision

2.) breast-feeding

3.) feeding on a schedule

4.) homemade baby food

5.) cloth diapers (I thought there would be a diaper service in the area, but I was unable to find one.)

6.) getting baby to sleep

7.) antibiotics

8.) OTC meds (Tylenol, etc.)

9.) vaccinations

What if my child has a problem that you aren't comfortable handling???

Do you encourage parents to call for routine/non-emergency questions? (ie – breast feeding, sleeping, etc.)

Will you be available for discussions on behavioral developments; that is, tantrums, discipline issues, social development, etc.?


Questions to Ask Yourself:

Did you feel comfortable with the doctor?

Is the office conveniently located?

How long were you kept waiting? ______minutes

Did the waiting room and the examination rooms have toys and books to occupy your child?

Was everything clean?

How helpful were the nurses and support staff at the office?

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Yup, that's the list I posted. Wonder why I couldn't find it...

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The above list looks like the list from babycenter.com.

That's the list I used as well and added a bit to it.

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Thank you!!