Whether you're pregnant and looking for your baby's first pediatrician, or you recently moved and are looking for a new pediatrician for your brood, it's not a simple task. You don't just look on the map and choose the nearest doctor. Oh no. There are a bazillion things to consider, and I hope my list will help you find the perfect match for your family! If I missed any key points, please do comment and let me know so I can add them!!
Actions to take when seeking out a Pediatrician:
Policies and Factors to Consider:
13 Comments
7/28/2019 01:13:25 pm
You have a great list here. I wish I had access to it when we had our daughter. We did visit the doctor before she was born to make sure we liked him.
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Alexandra Cook
7/29/2019 07:04:07 pm
Choosing a pedia is really important because they will be your partner as your kids growing and it is good to know that or kids is in good hands.
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7/29/2019 07:07:41 pm
Given how many issues I have had with doctors, having an access to a second opinion is essential I think. I don't think if I were told something I would completely trust the first thing I heard all the time, especially for life altering decisions.
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Kate S.
8/6/2019 07:09:35 am
There's a lot of good, solid advice here... I wish I'd seen it before I started looking around for my daughter's doc. I was lucky and found "the right" one on the second try, but first try would have been better. :-)
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1/15/2020 02:19:31 pm
My sister recently moved to a new area with her family and she needs to find a quality pediatrician for her two children. You make a great point that you should choose a doctor who is board certified because this shows that they have adequate knowledge and training. I think it would be good if she consults with her top three choices so that her children can meet them and see if they get along well.
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4/5/2021 05:55:33 pm
Thanks for your suggestion to schedule a consultation with potential pediatricians to make sure they are reliable. My husband and I are hoping to find a great pediatrician for our two daughters. We will make sure to meet with anyone in person before we consider choosing them for our kids.
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10/14/2021 12:26:02 pm
Thanks for explaining the different policies to look at when choosing a pediatrician. Next month, my nephew turns one. His parents want to find him a good pediatrician.
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11/3/2021 05:18:02 pm
It was really helpful when you said to know what their wait time is. My sister was telling me last night about how she is wanting to find a pediatrician for her baby before she is born, and that she wants to make sure that she can find the right one. I'll make sure to pass these tips along to her as she searches for a pediatrician for her baby girl.
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11/3/2022 05:22:32 pm
Thanks so much for the list of things to look at when looking for a pediatrician. My sister just moved and she's looking to find a doctor she can take her boys to that's nearby. We'll have to keep in mind to look at the clientele and wait times for potential doctors.
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