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Ruby_Tuesday
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Picking a pediatician
Ruby_Tuesday
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How should I go about picking a pediatrician? I have the list of pediatricians affiliated with my hospital and I have that narrowed down to 2 groups based on office location. What do I do beyond that? Each of these groups has 6+ doctors in it. I was thinking about asking my local MoMs group for a referral. Any other ideas?
I'm on restricted activity per my OB so I don't really want to make appointments at both places but I could if I need to. How important do you think that is?
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Re: Picking a pediatician
Well other than just liking the doctors, which you won't know without meeting them, there are a few other things you could ask to help narrow down your decision.
Obviously make sure they accept your insurance. Rule number 1 right there.
What kind of plan do they have in place if your LOs get sick after hours? Do they have an after hours line you can call for advice? Do they have any weekend hours? Do they send you to a certain urgent care clinic? Are you just SOL and have to go to the ER for every little thing if it's not between 8-5 during the week?
How far out do appointments usually book (aka how busy are they on a normal basis)? You don't want to be stuck having to schedule well-baby appointments several months in advance, or have to wait more than 24 hours for an illness that needs to be taken care of immediately. Also, how accomodating are they of multiples? Are you going to be able to easily schedule them for appointments at the same time, or is it difficult to find back to back slots and you'll have to bring them in on separate days?
If you're thinking you may want to try an alternative vaccination schedule, are they willing to follow that, or do they strictly stay on the recommended schedule?
What are their policies for showing up late to appointments, or having to cancel last minute? What kind of payment options are available to you (up-front, payment plans, etc)?
Leslie offered some great questions that you can call each practice and ask. But I would also call around to any friends and neighbors that may have used them. We found ours through word of mouth and we are very happy with them.
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