Question from the Inbox ~ We will be stationed at Fort Hood in a week or so and I have a three year old and a newborn (2 1/2 weeks old). I was wondering if anyone could...
Whitney B. replied:
Brittany Hampton.. she might be able to help you. she is stationed at hood now
Ashley K. replied:
If you're off post (HH area) Dr. Amaya is wonderful..he's a PCM not just a pediatrician.
Tina B. replied:
Dr. Blankenship at ABC Pediatrics is great!
MJ L. replied:
Dr. Coles at the Scott & White Killeen Clinic. 254-680-1100. He took care of my son for 7 yrs, and my premie since birth. He was an Army Brat for years. Try not to go on post, they are awful.
MJ L. replied:
When my kiddos were sick, they saw Dr Coles, not someone else.
Bailey S. replied:
I have a 3 yr old and newborn as well and we go to Thomas Moore on main post...dr Winn is great! To answer your other question you can ask for an off post provider when you register with Tricare here but usually if there are openings on post, they will assign you to an on post provider first, then if there are problems with them you can request to transfer off post. Good luck! Feel free to message me if you like:)
Meleaha A. replied:
I take our kids to ABC Pediatric Clinic and I love it, they see Dr. Alvarado
Kayla Z. replied:
My boys see Dr. McBroom on west fort hood and she is great!
Philomenia H. replied:
I have 1 child that goes on post and 2 that go off the on post Dr Hensley is awesome she was the only 1 to see my son was a little out of control and asked question about his behavior so see what was wrong. The off post dr. Hibib is also great my girls have been seeing her since i had my 3 child over 2 yrs ago they are great and never fuss about you asking question or kids running around.
Katie S. replied:
My daughter goes on post but to be honest I don't really care for them. She will be 10 months on the 12 th and just saw her primary pediatrician at her 9 month check up. Every time we go we never see the same doctor. But I know that the doctors at the Copperas Cove Clinic are very nice.
Sarah H. replied:
Hands down, Dr Drigalla/ Dr Baca. They work as a team. They each work 1/2 a week. I have cried about leaving Dr. Drigalla. She is sooo amazing and pretty much left us feeling like no one else will ever compare. She's at Scott & White Killeen, Ped clinic. But I've never had a bad experience w anyone in the whole practice. We were there for over 3 years.
Ashton H. replied:
We are at hood, but we live in Belton and my kiddos see Dr Tinku Davis and she's wonderful
Ashlie M. replied:
We are at the West Fort Hood clinic on Fort Hood. Dr Ngyuen (pronounced Win) is AWESOME! I have a 3 yr old and a 16 month old who is a preemie. We have always been pleased with the care given.
Colorado Friends.....I am looking for a pediatrician is who opened minded and willing to work close with Cameron's specialist anyone have a recommendation who takes...
Tammy G. replied:
My kids both go on post at Ft Carson. I did however use Pediatric Associates on Barnes a few times a few years ago when I had both AETNA and Tricare for the boys and they were really great with Jayden. I don't remember the doctor's name we saw unfortunately:( 719-596-4502
Lesilee F. replied:
Tammy Green Garner no they are longer taking tricare which seems to be the popular answer in CO
Megan W. replied:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Dr. John Kim or Dr. Nipa Yochim@ABC Pediatrics (off of Research & Union on North end of town).
Lesilee F. replied:
Elysse Fleece we are going to stick to off post as well...Bradye just out of the the hospital a couple weeks ago but he needs a recheck so I am hoping to get him in so when we arrive I don't have to wait to long on hold now with iron horse
Local friends, PLEASE tell me your experiences with ABC Pediatrics. I HAVE TO switch pediatricians because the one we have right now is LAZY! I'm hoping ABC is a good...
Kimberly B. replied:
Dr Alverado is Robby's doc Maria used to see Faroqui
Crystal S. replied:
I guess the issue is that my son saw his team of doctors at Texas Children's Hospital. THEY are knowledgeable. When I took my son to Dr Wright, she acted like she didn't care. I kept having to call and call about his new referrals and one of those very important referrals STILL haven't been handled MONTHS later!!
Crystal S. replied:
I forgot!! The doctor I choose also needs to be affiliated with S&W hospital, NOT Metroplex.
Ashley S. replied:
No reviews on S&W but you can try healthgrades.com
At scot and white she is awesome Dr Jessica Drigalla in Belton off of 212 behind the valvro I mean good she love her children this is the number 254 7245437 proud you will love her
Does anyone know of a good pediatrician in the area? I don't care how far I have to drive if they're worth it. Colin has had severe respiratory issues for a long time...
Candice B. replied:
Dr. douty at Scott and white Killeen clinic254/680-1100...he is the best!!!!
ISO a pediatrician that actually cares in Killeen. My newborns pediatrician SUCKS!!!!
Meghan S. replied:
Dr Friday is awesome
Heather N. replied:
I would not go to anyone at Killeen Pediatric. Dr Friday was there but after she left no one compares
Les L. replied:
Dr Blevins is great!
Veronica S. replied:
My kids and I love Dr Ricky Mitchell. He is great with them and sings to them all the time. Very nice nurse too. Only downfall is the front office lady is pretty rude but I go bc he is worth it.
Davida V. replied:
I take my kids to Dr. Okogbo. He is at the Scott & White Hemingway bldg. next to Metroplex Hospital. They've been seeing him for years. He's wonderful and very thorough.
Stefanie O. replied:
Dr Friday abc pediatrics
Breanna M. replied:
Dr Sosa in temple is amazing definitely worth the drive!
Who is your favorite pediatrician in the Killeen area??? Ps non-military
Katie J. replied:
We see Dr. Nickle at Scott and White in Killeen and I have been happy with her. We have only had her for a year because their other doc retired, but she seems very competent, uses her common sense (which not all docs do), and is very friendly with kids and parents.
Katherine T. replied:
My daughters doctor just moved to Belton, she was with Scott and White, not sure if she still is. Dr. Choe... Very nice and thorough, saw my daughter from birth to just recently before she moved.
Melissa D. replied:
Dr. Farooqi at ABC pediatrics...
Lucy S. replied:
Dr Alvarado at abc pediatrics. I went to her and now my daughter goes to her
Des J. replied:
I'm with Melissa on this...Dr Farooqi at ABC. My son has been going to him since '07, and he said he likes him.
Ugh...so Tricare is making the kids and I change doctors:( We have had the same doctors for almost 8 years, what a pain! I don't mind changing my doctor so much but I...
Gina S. replied:
Emma had Dr. Street at the Family and Children's Clinic in Harker Heights. He was the ped on duty when she was born, I followed up with him and liked him so we stayed with him until we moved. She saw other drs there when he wasn't available, and I liked them all.
Melissa S. replied:
Dr. Rebecca Riser...she is at Kings Daughters Clinic in Temple...I believe she accepts Tricare!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!!!
April B. replied:
I LOVED Dr. Alvarado at ABC Pediatrics on WS Young! Not sure if she's still there though!?
Jennifer S. replied:
Thanks Gina I'll check into him! And Melissa I go to Kings Daughters Clinic in Temple right now so I don't think that will work since I'm also having to switch. It's stupid...something about our doctors not being in the right "Tricare Prime coverage ar...See More
Jennifer S. replied:
HA! Dr. Riser is on the list!!!!! Amazing:):) Now I'm really confused why my doctor, who is literally located in the same building is not considered acceptable anymore?? This is going to require a phone call tomorrow lol!
Just found out the pediatrician we use is leaving so she's not accepting new patients....so we need a new dr for all 3 kids asap seeing how Avery is supposed to be seen...
Sue L. replied:
Krissy you saw Dr. Coles several times growing up. He was always thorough. I liked him
Amanda B. replied:
Dr. Ali in heights. She's great
Jessica M. replied:
Dr Blankenship (and all of them for that matter) at abc pediatrics on ws young is awesome!!
April T. replied:
Dr Alvarado!!! Amazing! Been going to her for 7 yrs!!
Anyone know of any good pediatricians in the Killeen/ Harker Heights area? I need to make an appointment today!
Dawn W. replied:
My kids love Dr Ricky.... Across from metroplex .... Elms creek family care
Dawn W. replied:
Forgot to tell you his last name is Mitchell ..... His uncle in adult practice there is a jerk .... But the pediatrician ... Dr Ricky is really good.... Sorry
Angie C. replied:
You may want to interview them before committing to them. Be sure they can support you in your parenting decisions. Not all pediatrician are supportive of breatfeeding. Also, take into consideration your views on vaccinations. I have heard good things about Dr Henbest in Cove. He is also a Christian.
Christine Wu or anyone in that office... partners in pediatrics in Westlake just off always road exit... kids really liked her and she seen them from birth up until I moved...