Choosing a Pediatrician for your Baby
Choosing the right pediatrician for your baby is an important decision.Here are some questions you should ask before you decide:
General Questions
 | Does the doctor accept your health insurance? |
| | Is the doctor taking new patients? |
| | Check with your state medical board to find out whether any doctor you're interested in has been disciplined for wrongdoing. |
| | Which hospital does the doctor use? |
| | Does the doctor have any sub specialty ? |
| | Will the doctor see your baby in the hospital or will the first contact be an office visit? |
Location and Time Table
| | Does the doctor have convenient location? (imagine driving at rush hour with a sick baby) |
| | Was parking a problem? |
| | What are the office hours? |
| | How long does it take to get a non-emergency appointment with the doctor? |
Office Atmosphere
| | Are the staff and nurses warm and helpful? |
| | Is the office clean, warm, and inviting? |
| | Do you feel comfortable with the doctor? |
| | Are there separate well-baby and sick-baby waiting rooms? |
Contact Method
| | What is the doctor's preferred method of contact? |
| | Does the doctor accept and answer questions by e-mail? |
| | How does the office handle telephone inquiries? Does it set aside specific times for parents to call in with questions or is there an open advice line during office hours? |
After Hours Care or Doctor is not on Call
| | Is after-hours care available when your child is sick or when you have questions? |
| | How do you reach the doctor if your child gets sick after hours? |
| | When your doctor is not on call, who covers? |
Money
| | How much are office visits, immunizations, laboratory charges and other care costs? |
Where Can I Get Names of Pediatrician to Consider?
| | Ask your obstetrician or midwife for recommendations. |
| | Ask your experts — friends, relatives, neighbors, and co-workers with babies and kids. |
| | You can get referrals to doctors from Hospitals and insurance companies. |
| | The American Academy of Pediatrirc (AAP) offers a list of certified practitioners. |
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