Hey friends and family... Does anyone know a good pediatrician in Columbia that you recommend (and how to get a hold of them)? Hopefully someone with the University....
Erin S. replied:
Tiger pediatrics is who we go through - Dr. Laura Weidt specifically. We love her! Try to find someone who has had kids of their own (Dr. Weidt has two kids). Makes it better when they can relate. The number for Tiger Peds is 563-777-7627. The nurses are also great there, and all of them are good about returning calls.
Amy A. replied:
Adam Wheeler hands down is the best pediatrician in Columbia! We stayed with him even when we moved to Jefferson city. If he isn't taking new patients, anyone at Tiger Pediatrics is amazing. Honestly you won't find better pediatricians. I am VERY picky about doctors (VERY VERY picky! I will go through several until I find a Dr I trust to know what they are doing medically obviously, listens, doesn't rush you out, answers all your questions, addresses all your concerns, and will actually personally return calls and speak to you on the phone when necessary)!!! Their phone number is 573-777-7627. I don't think they are affiliated with Boone or University specifically, I might be wrong but I think they used to be Boone but now Women's & Children's hospital. I tagged him in this post so he can correct me if I'm wrong on the hospital
Amy A. replied:
Adam Wheeler
Katie H. replied:
Dr. Holly Bondurant. She was the go to for basically all nurses and most docs I worked with when in CoMO. She was also really nice on the phone when she would call to check on her hubby in OR.
Amy A. replied:
Dr. Bondurant is at Tiger Ped. same clinic as Dr Wheeler... almost certain! I have heard great things about her too. All the docs in that clinic are honestly amazing. I would call and see if you can make an appointment to meet some doctors and go with your instincts. Mommy's instincts are the best way to decide.
Anyone highly recommend a great male pediatrician here in Columbia? We're looking to switch ours. Friendliness, a well organized office (meaning they don't get my kiddos...
Shawna S. replied:
I second the opinion on Nathan Beucke.....AMAZING! He's kind, never rushes, calls to check on the kids a couple of days after a sick check up....WONDERFUL! 882-4730 - Green Meadows Pedeatric!
Kristen S. replied:
James Garb is PHENOMENAL...very highly recommend!!!
Chantel B. replied:
Dr Beuke has been great he knows us even when we see him at a football game or Walmart comes in when his office is closed to give Caelan an exam after he had his seizure and stopped in the middle of Walmart parking lot to look him over after he noticed Caelan still not wanting to use his arm after his collar bone incident.
Dorthy H. replied:
Dr. Wilson with Como Cubs is great!
Francesca B. replied:
Dr Wilson with como cubs!!
Kimberly K. replied:
I absolutely love Dr. Beal. he's great with our boys.
Becca W. replied:
Dr. Nathan Buecke at Green Meadows Pediatric is amazing!
Stefanie A. replied:
I see you have many comments but we love Dr. Pecorak at Tiger peds. He's been with us since Owen was born. He's smart...with a little dry sense of humor and we LOVE his nurse Gina.:)
James-Kristen W. replied:
Dr. Hagen at Tiger Pediatrics. He has good faith.
Becky S. replied:
We have a female pediatrician at Tiger Pediatrics, but when she is out of the office, we've seen some of the male doctors in their practice, and they have all been fantastic!! If you go with a male dr at Tiger pediatrics, you will not be disappointed!...See More
Lindsey S. replied:
Love Dr. Harris at Tiger Pediatrics!
Becky P. replied:
Kristen Corley Strouss, everyone is fine:) Alexander was there yesterday and we learned he has an ear infection. They had August down when we checked in and then the doctor got Alexander confused with Justus when we were there for him a few weeks ago. ...See More
Martha R. replied:
I liked Dr. Beal when we were in Como.
Vanessa H. replied:
I don't think you're asking or expecting too much, Becky. You'd like to think your doctor actually knows you. Dr Pecorak knows us in public. He calls to check on the girls after hours. He's very laid back and very kind. And his nurse, Gina (sp?), is wonderful. We LOVE her. That's just my ten cents. ;) Not everyone at Tiger Pediatrics is terrific, but we feel Pecorak is.
Lauren W. replied:
"Calling Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard." Matt Poppa
Any pediatrician recommendations in the St. Louis area??
Mark T. replied:
Dr. Karen Whiteside- St. Louis Hills Ped. 314-353-8777
Erin B. replied:
We have O'Neill at Southwest Pediatrics. Our first meeting he said, "if you don't want to vaccinate your kids, I don't want to be your doctor." So I was game.
Elizabeth S. replied:
Dr. Robert Atteberry in sunset hills. We love him and the whole office. My doctor takes his kids there., so he must be good
Aaron D. replied:
Jay Epstein at Forest Park a Pediatric. He was one of my pediatricians when I was a kid and he's Simon's now. Solid, doesn't over diagnose or medicate, and will totally shoot you straight.
Bill H. replied:
Dr Melissa Whitson@Hampton Village Pediatrics
Kate D. replied:
I actually used to see Dr. Plax Sr. but saw Dr. Danny a couple of times in my latter years with my ear/tonsil problems. The Children's Clinic is always a first choice for me!
David P. replied:
Danny Plax. Awesome doctor.
Charlie L. replied:
Southwest Pediatrics on Landsdowne! We use DR Schmidt, but all are fantastic!
Alethea M. replied:
Dr. Donald...sigh is right. I've been gone too long smh
Ok Columbians, any recommendations for a good pediatrician? We're starting to check some things off the baby to-do list and need help with this one!
Lauren B. replied:
elizabeth allemann is ours. can call her anytime; she genuinely cares about everybody. totally my 'granola' type with the natural angle, too, but she objectively tells about all options. http://www.drallemann.com/drallemann/Elizabeth_Allemann,_MD.html
Mary R. replied:
Holly Bondurant or dr Beal
Donna K. replied:
Tiger Pediatrics
Chad C. replied:
We really enjoy ours, Dr. Adam wheeler at tiger pediatrics. And he will have a spot opening up soon. Melissa and Ryan use him as well.
Sarah H. replied:
Dr. Beal
Emily N. replied:
Dr. Pecorak at Tiger Pediatrics. Great, dry sense of humor, think Ben Steinish, and he is a believer. Works with Boone.
Emily N. replied:
We like that Dr. Pecorak allows us to be more holistic.
I need a good pediatrician for Jayden green meadows isn't as good as they used to be!
Katelyn M. replied:
my little brother goes to Dr. Beal he's amazing! he's over there off Fourm in the colonies....
Alley M. replied:
Tiger Pediatrics is where we take Delanie and we love it over there.
Carmen C. replied:
Holly Boundarant. Idk if her last name is spelled right but she was mine when I was a kid and she sees my niece as well. She's awesome. I loved her. I'm not sure where she works at now but I can def look it up for you.
Carmen C. replied:
She works at Tiger Pediatrics here in columbia. Holly Bondurant. There phone number is (573) 777-7627 and they are located on Keene street I believe. I think they have a website as well that you can find any information that you need.
I am starting to search around for a pediatrician. I have an ICU nurse background and I think this will predispose me to being a Nervous Nellie Mom. Any suggestions...
Ashley D. replied:
My little girl goes to Dr. Kahleel at green meadows. She will have her second child soon, so on top of the schooling she has personal experience as well. Doesnt make you seem ignorant for asking questions, and doesn't just do the check up really fast and leave. She actually takes interest and will talk for a bit. And anytime we have a Q and call her, she returns the call at by the end of the day.
Elizabeth C. replied:
Love Tiger Peds! We see Dr. Pecoric and love him. He is the third ped. Weve been with and I dont plan on switching anytime soon
Natalie L. replied:
Dr. Beal is GREAT!
Hollie P. replied:
I am going to be the odd one out and suggest one from green meadows pedatrics, Dr. Khaleel is amazing and I refer her to all my friends. She's also taking new patients now.
Cassie B. replied:
Dr Laura weidt is amazing. She's done wonders for me and always.answers my questions and is very helpful.
Allison B. replied:
We love Dr. Holly Bondarant with Tiger Peds!
Deidre A. replied:
Dr. Beal is awesome. He opened his office in the blizzard 2 years ago just to see us. Plus he has a very calm manner and his staff is fantastic.
Kathleen B. replied:
My kids all see Dr. Eskridge at Green Meadows. He's definitely my favorite of the peds we have seen. Very laid back, addresses our concerns with compassion, actually remembers our kids from visit to visit, and has always been able to help us in whatever way our kids needed.
Katie C. replied:
We love Dr. Garb. We switched from another pediatrician after feeling the care was not adequate. Dr. Garb is no nonsense but has decades of experience. He was my husband's pediatrician as a child! He has had me call his cell numerous times when my kids were sick, came in on a Sunday, etc. Above and beyond in my book. When my daughter was in the hospital for a severe bacterial infection, the other pediatric nurses said that loved Dr. Garb as well!
Stephanie J. replied:
Dr. Hagen at Tiger Pediatrics. He doesn't dismiss your concerns and make you feel silly. I'm a FTM that reads too much lol
Callie G. replied:
We use Dr Wheeler at Tiger Peds .. We love him! But have seen many there ..
Renee S. replied:
We use Dr. Harris at Tiger Pediatrics. Love him!
Teila L. replied:
Dr. LAURA WEIDT TIGER PEDS
AprilStarr D. replied:
Dr. Helen Thomas at Tiger Peds is wonderful!
Maya G. replied:
We go to Dr Ausmus at University Physicians Woodrail. I really like him. He listens to all of our first time parent concerns and doesn't dismiss them. He is a recent first time dad (has an almost 2 year old). I like that he has dealt with the baby stuff first hand so recently. Dr. Abigail Emerson at the same office is really great too!
Meganne W. replied:
We adore Dr Khaleel.
Brittany H. replied:
We see Dr. Wheeler at Tiger Peds. He's really laid back and real which offsets my mom-craziness, ha. We like him!
Christy B. replied:
Dr Holly Bondurant at Tiger Peds has been fantastic! Very laid back, always takes the time to answer our millions of questions and puts us at ease. She obviously stays current on all the latest research, but also mixes in real life advice from being a mom herself and things her patients have told her work for them. She has always told us what things we are able to start doing with our kiddo, but doesn't pressure us if we are not ready to start doing them (i.e. medications, feeding solids, etc).
April C. replied:
Wr see Dr Cleary at green meadows peds. Wr love her. She talks to both us and our kids, and never makes us worry about anything.
Still haven't picked a pediatrician for Cain, I can't decided on one! Anyone have a recommendation? Need help!
Brandy B. replied:
Dr. Buecke at Green Meadows or Thomas Selva
Kymberly S. replied:
Tay saw Dr Beucke at green meadows when we lived back home for a while and I loved him! He was so good with tay and all of his medical issues!
Amber C. replied:
Dr. James Garb!!! He's amazing
Sue H. replied:
Dr. Margaret Wang@green meadows is great
Lori H. replied:
Jodee go with Tiger Pediatric's. Harlee sees Dr. Bondurant. You dont spend forever waiting to get called back either. I wish they had that place when I had the other 3 kids. They even have a separate waiting area for the kids that are sick.
Tracy P. replied:
Dr Beal is Laken's which she has seen since the day she was born! Never liked anyone else.
John M. replied:
Dr. Tan at Green Meadows is excellent. Daniel loves him.
Amy L. replied:
John Wilson at Como Cub Pediatrics is good.
Jessie C. replied:
Our pediatrician isn't accepting new patients, but Dr. Joy Drass at Green Meadows Peds is and she is as also amazing, and accepting new patients! We've had to see her a couple times and really liked her, and I've heard nothing but good from others who take their kids to her.
Kimberley L. replied:
Dr Buecke ... Thomas and Kaleigh went to him ... He is absolutely amazing! I promise !! He is at green meadows pediatrics
Chelsea R. replied:
James Garb
Jessie C. replied:
We see Dr. Beucke and he IS amazing, but not accepting new patients
Stefany W. replied:
Dr. Beucke at green meadows is amazing!
Ashleena S. replied:
Tiger Pediatrics! Dr. Paula Stuebben is really great! All of them that work there are good though as well.
Janet H. replied:
Dr Peckorak, with Tiger Pediatrics, WONDERFUL laid back Dr, great place!!
Jennifer B. replied:
Tiger Pediatrics. Evan and Hailey see Dr. Hagen, whom we love, but all the doctors there are excellent.
Jennifer B. replied:
I'm so glad! You will love Dr. Hagen! He is so sweet and gentle with the kids, and really good at reasssuring parents and telling you what's important and what's not. His nurse, Chelsea, is awesome too. We were lucky, he was the pediatrician on call the day Evan was born, and we liked him so much we stuck with him!
Columbia peeps... I am trying to stay ahead of the game and my mom is already hounding me about finding childcare... Any recommendations on good in home or daycare...
Jeremy J. replied:
Dr. Beal is an amazing pediatrician
Katie B. replied:
Dr. Bondurant is Brayden's and we love her!!
Hillary B. replied:
Dr James Liesen is awesome! He is at green meadows!
Ashley C. replied:
I tried getting Dr. Bondurant but Tiger Peds said she wasnt taking new patients, I think its more that I was set up with Weidt and they didnt want to switch us for some reason. Addilyn sees Dr. Weidt there and shes been good, but we havent been besides weight checks and bili levels bc she was jaundice and her two month shots. She is nice though:)
Ashley H. replied:
I second Dr. Beal!!!!!
Rachel S. replied:
Dr Holly Bondurant with Tiger Pediatrics is the BEST
Ali R. replied:
Tiger pediatrics...Dr Weidt!!:)
Molly J. replied:
Def Dr. Pecorak or Dr. Wheeler with Tiger Peds! Who is ur OB?
Lindsey B. replied:
Molly Jaecques Kevin jones
Brittany C. replied:
We use Dr Amanda Swenson at Green Meadows clinic. She's a FCP not just a ped. We love her! She's really hard to get into.. literally a few months to get a well visit scheduled. So worth it though.. even worth the drive from Moberly.
Does anyone have any suggestions for outstanding pediatricians in Lees Summit? Trying to get things squared away here. :)
Dixie C. replied:
Lib my niece said Dr.Moylan he was at St. Luke's when she worked there. she said anyone in that group. They do have an offive in LS.
Leah S. replied:
If you wanted to travel- you know my mom Sandy Gilbertson at Heartland
Hannah T. replied:
Where are you going to deliver? The hospital should give you a list to check out! I've heard a lot of good things about Summit Pediatrics. The managing physician there also used to be on staff at children's mercy and I've only heard great things from there!
Tressa S. replied:
Friends of mine go to Dr Graham at Preferred Pediatrics in Lees Summit. They like him.
Dixie C. replied:
Lib my niece contacted me again, with the group name. Pediatric Associates
Vickie E. replied:
Libby fb Connie Simmons Elder, she's a RN in KC she may have some suggestions
Alyssa J. replied:
If you want to drive a little ways, we've loved Dr. Robin Morris at the Liberty Clinic.
Does anyone know of a good pediatrician in Columbia??? Lookin to move kids from Mexico Peds.
Casey J. replied:
We go to Tiger Pediatrics too. They do a wonderful job
Brooke W. replied:
Dr. Harris at Tiger Pediatrics
Brandi F. replied:
Dr. Hagen at Tiger Pediactrics. That's who Jace sees(: He's been his doctor since he was born.
Shana P. replied:
Paula Stubben at Tiger Pediatrics, or just Tiger Pediatrics period. When we thought my son has lymphoma but the doctors at Woman & Children wouldn't draw blood or do tests on him for a week, I went to Paula and she did it right away just to ease my mind.
Dana B. replied:
We see Dr. Weidt at Tiger Peds. Everyone there is great!!