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Talk to me about choosing a pedi...
I know it's been asked a million times so please bear with me.
This is pretty much the last thing we need to do and for some reason, I keep putting it off. I don't know why but I feel uncomfortable about it. I've been given a recommendation for a dr. just outside our neighborhood and she is in our network. However, I still need to contact her to see if we like her, etc.
How did you do this? Did you just call and make an appt for a meet and greet? I think you guys said that they often have open house nights. Do you just call and ask if this is something they do?
I'm sorry to ask again, I just feel really uncomfortable doing this and I don't know why.
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Re: Talk to me about choosing a pedi...
"There is a fine line between a princess and a witch...thinking you're one does NOT give you the right to act like the other." my grandmother
Our first pedi had a "meet the docs" night, so we went to that. The pedi we chose in that group ended up leaving the practice before Luke was born so we went with the anther doc in that group since we were already set up. Mistake. Medically she was sound, but it wasn't a good fit in every other way (staff, personality, bedside manner, etc.).
We went with our current pedi after getting a gazillion glowing recs, and we couldn't be happier. I can't stress it enough: if you're just "meh" about your pedi, keep looking. This person will be in your lives a lot, especially during the first year. Find someone you love and you'll be so much happier.
I had a couple key things that I was looking for in a pedi. And ultimately I just went with an IRL friend's rec. I had three pedis in mind that were from recs on here but when I called they said they charged for after hours calls, which was one of those things that I was looking for. I didn't schedule a meeting with the pedi since I trusted my friend's opinion and if later I realized I didn't like him, I could switch.
DD goes to Dr. M i l l a r. I like that the office is close (by RR hospital), there's a sick side and a well side of the office, no fee for after hours calls, and I can always get in quickly for a sick visit. I can email you his info if you like.
Our pedi has designated meet and greet, and I attended one. I just picked who appeared to have a good vibe (as rational as that sounds).
While I have certainly not agreed with her 100% of the time, I feel we can still work together to keep DD healthy.
Yeah, will you email that to me? We only have one rec. so far and I'm thinking I should probably check our more than just one. Thanks!
why do you feel uncomfortable? how would you go about choosing a new doctor for yourself?
it's really no big deal at all. Yes, call the office and say that you're expecting and looking for a pediatrician and they've been recommended to you. You'd like to come in to meet the doctor(s) and learn about the practice. They'll tell you if they have an open house coming up or if you should just make an appointment (this is what we did).
When you go, they'll probably give you a folder of information about the doctors, how they do appointments, vaccines, insurance, after-hours calls, etc. You'll ask questions and just get a feel for the office and how things work. Go with your gut after you meet them.
I don't know why I feel uncomfortable with it. I guess I just don't really deal with doctors that much. I don't have my own GP, if I get sick I just find one nearby that's within my network. I did interview the people at the birthing center so I guess I should look at it that way.
Anyway, this info really helps. Thanks!