Pediatrician Question

LSzwaya

What are you going to ask your prospective ped's about? Or what have you asked them if you've already decided on one?

 

 

emmyloustu

There is a pretty good list on babycenter.com, but our big things were:

If he/she was willing to work with us on developing a vax schedule we were comfortable with or if they adhere strictly to the CDC schedule. 

Breastfeeding philosophy

After hours policies

Hospital affiliation

 

phinx99

I didn't need to interview because I am using my son's pediatrician. But things you can ask are their views and help with breast feeding (if you are going to), their views on vaccinations and whether or not you can space them out a little more (again if that is something you are concerned about), and any other topics that concern you. Is it hard to get a sick child in with little notice or are you going to have to go to an urgent care facility, are they covered by your insurance, how long is the usual wait time, and how long they have been practicing medicine. Those are just a few things I could think of. Hope it helps!!!