Looking up for a pediatrician Hello
I’m giving birth in 2 weeks, and I’m looking for a good pediatrician based on a true experience in the area.
Any...
mpagen replied:
Klebanow & Associates.
CawSoHard replied:
Seconding u/kittykat1518, we use The Pediatric Center, Dr. McEwan has been our niece and nephew's pediatrician for years and now she is ours for our 2 girls. We've also seen Dr. Reilly, Dr. Soileau-Burke and Dr. Silber, everyone has been wonderful.
StegoSpike replied:
I will second Klebanow & Associates but also say: not Klebanow himself. He was the doc on call when I had my last baby and my little one had to be taken to the NICU. The NICU nurses were trying to explain why they were taking him when Klebanow was doing the initial exam on my baby. He kept making jokes about things and trying to lighten the mood, I guess. But the jokes weren't landing because there was actually something wrong with my child and it was a terribly awkward encounter. He just was really bad at reading the room. This baby was my second so I already loved the doc that we had at the practice, otherwise he would have turned me off from them. Thankfully, my MIL is a nurse and actually used to work there. She was there when all this was happening and stepped in to pay attention to him so I could focus on my conversation with the nurses. She said he's just like that.
All that to say, I've never had issues with anyone else we've seen. Sadly, our primary care just retired, Dr. Anthony. But we see Dr. Juang now and he's so great. My daughter sees an NP there, Mrs. Bird. She's so sweet. I never feel rushed when talking to any of them. They always take the time to listen to concerns or questions. 3 of the nurse practitioners are Lactation Consultants and are on call until 9pm. That was what sealed the deal for me. They were really encouraging with breastfeeding and were very helpful after I left the hospital with my first.
There is always someone on call. I've called at 3 am because my daughter had a fever and was able to speak to someone. I also believe they've been handling Covid well. There are separate offices for well visits vs sick visits. Also, if you are coming with a newborn, during pandemic or not, they get you back to a room immediately so you don't have to sit in the waiting room.
One other thing, the docs are all different so if you don't fit with someone, try someone else. A friend of mine was with Dr. Walney but they were co-sleeping and he is not a fan of that. So they switched to someone else in the office who could better support them in that. You should call and see if you can meet with someone in person before having baby.
(Also, I'm due in 3 weeks!)
nat109 replied:
Klebanow and Associates Dr. Brown
avocado-toast replied:
Dr. Zaneb Beams, on Hickory Ridge Rd by the hospital. Small solo practice, but she really takes the time to get to know your kids, and is always available by email or text.
EdwardGrey2620 replied:
If you live in San Antonio, I would recommend you to go to [Best Pediatric care for new born](https://www.a-zpeds.com/babies/) as their services are too good. Their name is A Thru Z Pediatrics. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed.
FlynnToWin replied:
Dr Dawood at John’s Hopkins off of Steven’s Forest. She is amazing and cares so much for our son!
TripleStuffOreo replied:
Another vote for Klebanow & Associates
HauntingPresent replied:
We use Howard County Pediatrics and have been very happy. We usually see Dr. Lee and Dr. Mailander, but we've liked all the doctors there. Happy to answer any questions you may have!
Beanhedge replied:
There's a pediatric center at 5900 Waterloo Rd #110, Columbia, MD 21045, ([http://www.thepediatriccenter.org/](http://www.thepediatriccenter.org/)) , Dr. McEwan is pretty good.
VivaEmily replied:
Another vote for Pediatric Center! They have been amazing especially during covid! Both of my boys saw Dr. Henry Chang and he was incredible - no nonsense, not quick to prescribe but takes initiative when it’s necessary, doesn’t rush appts. And the best bonus for me personally: he himself is a parent - so he can tell you what is/isnt recommended and why, but then what he did and why. Also his wife is an OB which idk why that comforts me but it does lol. We just switched peds because we are on Kaiser now and it’s night and day in terms of cleanliness, efficiency, facilities. I miss Pediatric Center!
threeheadedyoshi replied:
Dr. Soileau-Burke at the Pediatric Center - amazing Dr, patient, so good with kids. Can’t say enough good things about her really.
Monkeylint replied:
Been taking our kids to Mailander at Howard County Pediatrics for a decade, she's terrific. We've seen some other doctors in the practice for sick visits when she wasn't available. May is good, but a really weird, abrasive guy. McKay sent us down a wild goose chase when he suspected a milk allergy that turned out to be unfounded so that experience just left us kind of sour on him. Lee was very good.
lethreauxaweigh replied:
Another vote for the Pediatric Center on Waterloo Rd. My kiddo is a teen but I switched to them after just a few months. They've always been wonderful and I know countless families who've sworn by them over the years.