Would you switch doctors?

I really like certain aspects of my group pediatrians office. I especially like 3 out of 4 of the doctors, You can always get an appointment, they are open on weekends for sick visits, they call back quickly when you call on the emergency line and in general I really trust 3/4 of their opinions.

BUT>> My problem with them is for some reason I can never get in and out quickly. Every appointment takes over an hour. Either we are waiting in the waiting room for a while or waiting in the examing room for a while. Today we had a 9am ear recheck. I thught surely with that it will be quick. Nope - I got there at 8:45 and didnt leave till almost 10. I am losing my patience with that!

I know of a single doctor office near my house that I met while pregnant and I really liked but I thought going with a group would be better. Now that Sydney is getting older and doesnt need to go that often I am thinking of switching to him.

Opinions would be appreciated! Thanks

Message edited 1/12/2007 2:22:08 PM.

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Honestly - I don't know of a doctor where you don't wait. If your basically happy with the service, I would stay.

I have to wait sometimes to see my DD's pediatrician - I wouldn't take her to anyone else.

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Do you have to switch doctors as in declare you are switching or can you try the single practioner & if you like him stick with him?

If it were me, I would probably stay with the group practice. My children get sick on too many holidays to chance having my pediatrician not be available - or worse having to stressfully traipse over the island with sick child to another doctor.

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I'd stick with your current practice. You never know the other Dr. might be the same or worse. I haven' heard of too many offices where you don't wait a while, well except for wonderful Dr. Cavanagh's office.

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Posted by MrsBumbleb

I'd stick with your current practice. You never know the other Dr. might be the same or worse. I haven' heard of too many offices where you don't wait a while, well except for wonderful Dr. Cavanagh's office.

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Iwould stick with them if you like them.

Ihave been to dozens fo doctors and had to wait for all of them. The only doctor I never wait is at the dentist and I tell everyone about her.

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I never wait at my pedi office. There is never more than one other person there, the Dr himself calls me back and he has 2 late nights and is open on Saturday. If I call him after hours, he calls me right back. He's excellent.
Dr Frank Roberto in New Hyde park.

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I think we are going to see what happens at our next visit in 3 months and see how that one goes.
Thanks for the opinions.

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Erica, I asked the same thing the other day. I also wait almost an hour or MORE alot of times. I cant stand it but I do like the doctors so I am staying for now

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We never have to wait at the ped. office. We are in and out. Sometimes we are a little too rushed though! I go to Smithtown Pediatrics in Smithtown.