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Are there pediatricians that specialize in preemies?

elliotandnicoleelliotandnicole member
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DS was born in 2009 at 36w3d. We went with a regular pediatrician at the time, but I was often frustrated by their lack of knowledge about the fact that he had come a little early. They just didnt seem like they could always answer the questions I aphid relating to that. Since the twins were born so early (33 weeks), we are now considering finding a different pediatric practice in the area, that maybe has more experience working with preemies and twins. Any of you had any luck with this? Do these type of pediatricians exist?
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Re: Are there pediatricians that specialize in preemies?

  • cadencaden member
    The only preemie specialists I know of are neonatologists and I don't think they normally work outside of hospitals. Maybe ask your babies' neonatologist for a rec. They would hopefully know good pediatricians with preemie experience.
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  • bumpuser381983bumpuser381983 member
    My pediatrician worked at the NICU for four years at Stanford before going into private practice. So, she has special experience with premies. I am very luck to have her. She has also been my best friend since we were four years old. Very lucky indeed.
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  • Missa_gMissa_g member
    My advice would be to call the NICU and ask if they have anyone they recommend. You can also call pediatricians and ask for their experience with preemies.
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  • chickaboo1974chickaboo1974 member
    The Pedi that I take my boys to use to work in a NICU.  I chose a medical group based on recommendations from my MOTC- then I looked at their website which listed all their Pedis and their special interests- neonatal experience was listed for her.  I love her- she was so good with my boys and helping me to see that they were growing great and reaching their milestones on time. 
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  • elliotandnicoleelliotandnicole member
    Great, thanks for the advice ladies! I'll ask around in the nicu for some recommendations.
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  • kari.sandallkari.sandall member
    The NICU recommended mine and he has tons of experience with preemies.
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  • Brummy14Brummy14 member
    Our pedi just happened to have done a number of years at the nearby Level III NICU (where our girls ended up) early in his career -- but, again, the majority of preemie concerns/specialization is handled by our neo.
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