3rd Trimester
Pediatrician or Family Practice Dr.
Are any of you using a family practice dr instead of a pediatrician? I've heard of people doing this, and I'm personally thinking about doing this myself because pediatricians in my area just plain suck (and there's only 3 to choose from). I really don't feel like driving an hour out of my way to take my LO to an appointment, but I don't want to choose just anybody for the sake of convenience. We have an AMAZING family practice dr, and are considering asking him to be our LO's primary care physician.
~ Mrs. G
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Re: Pediatrician or Family Practice Dr.
If you don't like the pediatricians in the area and you love the family practice doc, I would go with your instincts!
We had a pediatrician with DS2 and after 13 months, found out he wasn't doing all of the "checks" on development because DS was way behind with speech and physically/muscle development. I was the one that brought up concerns, but he blew it off. So, I took DS to get evaluated and he was in therapy until a little after his third birthday. Needless to say, we switched (to a different pediatrician, because I can't find a family doctor in my area I like).
My point is, just because the doc is a pediatrician doesn't mean he/she would be any better than a family doc - and there's a lot to be said for having a doc you truly trust to properly care for your LO! Good luck to you!!
Definitely go with your instincts on who is the best IYO. If that is a family practice then yes.
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Our family practice doc also specializes in pediatrics, which is great.
Honestly, she's better with children than with adults, in my opinion. I find her a bit annoying & condescending as an adult.
However, she is literally right down the road and exclusively offers evening and weekend appointments, which is awesome. We both work and it's essential to us that we actually be able to get to the doctor without major headaches.
I have been seeing a Family Practice Dr. for the past few years. She has also acted as my OB and will deliver my baby and we will also be seeing her for our little one rather than a pediatrician. I think that if you can find a good Dr and your child has no complications that require a specialist, there is nothing wrong with going with a Family Practice Dr that you trust!