Lexington pediatricians

LexGator

Does anyone have any recommendations on pediatricians in Lexington? We live in Hamburg, so something close to that area is preferable. Specifically, does anyone have any experience with A Caring Touch Pediatrics in Hamburg/Eagle Creek (Drs. Taylor and Bush)? They are on my OB's list of recommended pediatricians, and they take our insurance. Any firsthand experience is much appreciated!

js748899

Im not familar with that group but I do know that PAA (pediatric and adolescent associates) come highly recommended at Central Baptist. Their main office is on Harrodsburg Rd but they also have a new office over in St. Joe East office park. This is where we are going b/c we are only about 2 minutes from there. I know several people that take their children there and love it! One of my good friends and neighbor take their children there and really like them. They are a huge group and also have Saturday hours..which is a plus. I have heard great things about Dr. Ison and Dr. Gillespie.

LexGator

Thanks! I will look into them as well. The eastside location would work well for us.

1RN4Babies

Working in the medical field I can say that both ACT and PAA are good choices for peds.  Some things you may want to consider....

1. PAA is open 364 days a year (closed on Christmas Day) so you can be seen in the office by someone almost every day of the year.

2. There are only 2 peds at ACT (and I Nurse practitioner I think) so you maybe able to see the same doctor everytime as well as get to know the office staff better (and vice versa).

3.  The peds at PAA rotate who comes to the East office location so if you want to see a specific person you may have to schedule far in advance or go to main office. 

My main advise is that if you haven't already set up an office visit with both practices.  You may realize that you prefer one over the other then.

LexGator

1RN4Babies:

Working in the medical field I can say that both ACT and PAA are good choices for peds.  Some things you may want to consider....

1. PAA is open 364 days a year (closed on Christmas Day) so you can be seen in the office by someone almost every day of the year.

2. There are only 2 peds at ACT (and I Nurse practitioner I think) so you maybe able to see the same doctor everytime as well as get to know the office staff better (and vice versa).

3.  The peds at PAA rotate who comes to the East office location so if you want to see a specific person you may have to schedule far in advance or go to main office. 

My main advise is that if you haven't already set up an office visit with both practices.  You may realize that you prefer one over the other then.

Great info, thanks! I see that ACT does prenatal visits, and PAA has monthly orientations for new parents/patients, so I'm going to do those things and decide from there. Thanks for the comparison of the two practices!

asmart

My sister takes her 3 boys to PAA on Harrodsburg Road.  I live in the Hamburg area, so we typically go to the Eagle Creek PAA location, but sometimes drive to Harrodsburg Road when needed.  Love the ability to get in quickly!

LexGator

asmart:

My sister takes her 3 boys to PAA on Harrodsburg Road.  I live in the Hamburg area, so we typically go to the Eagle Creek PAA location, but sometimes drive to Harrodsburg Road when needed.  Love the ability to get in quickly!

Thanks -- we are going with PAA (Eagle Creek because it's closer to us). We went to an orientation there and were quite pleased with them. Glad you like them as well!