Opinions Needed RE: Pediatricians

cocojack10

Trying to narrow down a pediatrician, and had a few questions for the experts:

1 - How important is it for the doctor to visit the baby in the hospital?  One of the practices we are considering doesn't do hospital visits.

2 - So FL Pediatrics - I believe they have several offices; I'm considering the one in Kendall (off of 87 Ave).  Thoughts?  Experiences?

THANKS! 

MelanieJH1016

I wouldn't worry about the hospital visit. Whatever pedi is on call at the hospital will check your babies, i don't think it matters if it is the Pedi you have chosen or not.

Albah

MelanieJH1016:

I wouldn't worry about the hospital visit. Whatever pedi is on call at the hospital will check your babies, i don't think it matters if it is the Pedi you have chosen or not.

 

This!  Dr. L didn't come to hospital...not a big deal to us. Neonatologists were around 24 hrs a day at our hospital and they specialize in this stage of a baby's life, so we were very content with their service. .

Nicksgirl121

MelanieJH1016:

I wouldn't worry about the hospital visit. Whatever pedi is on call at the hospital will check your babies, i don't think it matters if it is the Pedi you have chosen or not.

Ditto Mel as well.

britishbride05

i was really happy when my pedi came to the hospital.  she actually took us with Sarah to the little room where she did her check up, she didn't leave us behind like the pedi did with Abby.  This made us feel so much more comfortable with her.  It may not have been as important- and we would'vce stuck with westchester pediatrics regardless- but it cemented the fact that this doctor was a fabulous one.  She is on call for us whenever we need her, despite having a family of her own. 

TayLynn

MelanieJH1016:

I wouldn't worry about the hospital visit. Whatever pedi is on call at the hospital will check your babies, i don't think it matters if it is the Pedi you have chosen or not.

 

The hospital with give you discharge paperwork for the babies with all the important info that your pedi will need for the first appointment.

wrenr

I'll have to disagree with the other posters about the hospital visit not being important. Make sure that who ever sees your baby at the hospital is part of your insurance plan. We assumed that because the hospital was on our plan, the pedi would be too. So we weren't too concerned when our pedi said he couldn't make it. Turns out the pedi at the hospital wasn't on our plan and we had to shell out over $2K to their practice because the insurance wouldn't cover it. Just double check all that if you don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money.

Leveros

A pediatrician coming to the hospital is very important.  As the last person posted, the hospital will provide you with however is on call and depending on your insurance, those pediatricians are barely ever on your health insurance.  

 

I recommend going with Pediatric Professionals off of Sunset and 87th Ave.  They are fantastic!  They have 9 doctors, they are always on call, have Saturday visits and Sunday emergency hours.  It is definitely nice to not have to go to urgent care on a Sunday with your baby.  You can actually see a doctor.  AND - one of them WILL be there the day of delivery.  

 

I was a patient when I was a baby and so I know from experience they are awesome!      Now being a mom - I know the other side of it too.  Good LUCK!  

 

PS - Their phone number is (305) 271-8222 

tinamarie7

I also recommend Pediatric Professional Associates.  I did A LOT of research and interviews before choosing this practice.  We have been very happy with the care and service there.