Spinoff to my earlier post - What do I ask when interviewing a ped?

First, thank you for the recommendations!! I'll give them a call over the weekend.

Once I get in the ped's office to meet with them, what do I ask?

Message edited 10/20/2010 7:19:42 AM.

Re: Spinoff to my earlier post - What do I ask when interviewing a ped?

i think i googled a list of common questions to ask your ped... i have no idea where my list is but google it and something will come up!

Re: Spinoff to my earlier post - What do I ask when interviewing a ped?

are they flexible with vaccine schedules?

what hospital are you affiliated with?

how do i reach you off hours in case of an emergency?

how do you treat infants with fevers? (personally i think this question is important. my ped does not give antibiotics unless it's the last resort, while i know others give it easily)

who replaces you on vacation or if you're sick?

Re: Spinoff to my earlier post - What do I ask when interviewing a ped?

Here's a past thread that is under the 'Great Reference Posts for Moms to Be' on the Pregnancy board. This is what I used as a reference when interviewing my pediatrician:

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Re: Spinoff to my earlier post - What do I ask when interviewing a ped?

Re: Spinoff to my earlier post - What do I ask when interviewing a ped?

I think you will get the most info by asking people who use the pediatrician... rather than asking the ped in an interview.

I love mine because she:
Spends an hour with me if her office is quiet.
Is relaxed when I tell her about perceived problems... so I'm not embarrassed.
Has similar beliefs to me, but does not judge.
Gives her opinion when I ask... like when I ask what she believes about vaccination schedules. I'm no pediatrician, so I need an opinion I trust.
Asks nurse to put me in a room ASAP when she sees me.
I feel like a VIP when I go to see her... even though her office is small, old and not snazzy.
Tells me what she is looking for during the physical exams.

I did get lucky though. I asked 3 people with small children and picked the one that would come to the hospital. She became friend, lactation consultant, and psychiatrist as well as a pediatrician.

Keep in mind, you can always switch.