I'm having a baby next month and still haven't decided on a pediatrician. I'm not from around here so I don't have many people to ask about good peds. Can I get some...
Kriss S. replied:
Dr Shelly Gittens. Every child in our family sees her. she is amazing. Great doctor!
Katarina D. replied:
Dr, Rick and his nurse Kelly are the best they are so good with my son my son was born with teeth so he needed alil more check ups and Dr.Rck was so amazing with everything he makes u feel like ur kids are important to him not just another patient
Heather G. replied:
Dr Shelley with licking memorial pediatrics. she's awesome, haven't had a single problem with her in almost 5 years
Brandy T. replied:
Dr. Hanna she in the same office as dr. Gittens
Shannon M. replied:
My daughter sees Dr Hanaa Abdelmessih, but also sees the CNP Emily Cramer. We like both. She has also seen 2 other doctors from the same office (Licking Memorial Pediatrics), and have not had any complaints. They all seem to be good!
JeremeTamara B. replied:
Shelly Gittens! She is AWESOME!
Brittany F. replied:
William Knobeloch is great. We have been going to him for 11 years.
Jamie W. replied:
Dr Rick Baltisburger.. he only accepts newborns. (At this time) So I would get him while the getting is good!
Tiffany G. replied:
Dr Rick is a great doc but the schedule pts every 5 minutes that's why it's always a hurry.
DonnaandRickey N. replied:
I have never felt rushed with Dr. Rick. He always answers all of my questions.
Tiffany G. replied:
Dr Rick has special needs kids himself so if it's more medical special needs he's very knowledgeable.
Ronda S. replied:
My kids love Dr. Rick. When my daughter turned 18 she was upset because she couldn't see him anymore. At her last appointment they talked about what she was going to major in at OSU and with one comment he got her to change her mind. My youngest gets excited when she has to go and even if she has a little cold she'll say 'Momma, I think I need to see Dr. Rick'. Hypochondriac? Possibly. I prefer to think it's because she really likes him.
DonnaandRickey N. replied:
My daughter is the same way. She just turned 18 and we went for an appointment to discuss a new doctor, and she was upset and asked Dr. Rick why he couldnt see her still..lol
Lauren F. replied:
We love Dr. Hanaa Abdelmessih!! She is not a med pusher! Only gives them if truly need!! She has been there for my preemies and our special needs!! Love her!!
Debbie M. replied:
Brad Pfau ! He's awesome ! Also will work out of Children's hospital !
Ethel S. replied:
Dr. Rick Baltisburger!!! Him and his staff are AMAZING!!!
Hayley E. replied:
Dr. Gilbert in Zanesville is amazing. She has done a awesome job with my little guy. We have had some breathing problems with him and sadly he has been diagnosed with asthma but she has been there every step of the way.
Nina M. replied:
Depends on insurance..if you have medical card Dr. Shelly Gittens...or if Dr. Killian..if she accepts what insurance you have
Kasey C. replied:
Brad Pfau is great all three of my brothers have and still going to him for the last 18 yrs and now I take my daughter to him as well
Holly P. replied:
Dr Rick and his nurse Kelly are amazing! I don't like seeing anyone else if I don't have to. He's amazing with my kids and I've never heard a bad thing about him. Amd Kelly is so wonderful. I was in there yesterday with my newborn and after Dr Rick left the room, end of the appt he shut the door so I could finish nursing and Kelly had to come in and see the new addition. She's so great and personable with my kids, I love it.
Tonya D. replied:
Alyssia Brindley I highly recommend Brad Pfau or some on at American Health Network.
Angel G. replied:
Dr.Richard Baltisburger he is great. thats the only one my two boys will go too.
Kayla B. replied:
Pediatric associates-Pickerington ! Totally worth the 20 minute drive! I WOULD NOT suggest Dr Rick.. He's terrible I'm my opinion.. When my son was born 4 yes ago, he said he had a sprained shoulder (which I found out from my OB with my last pregnancy that my son had actually fractured his clavicle) and when my son had croup at 8 months old, Dr Rick said it was just a cold and to stop worrying.. HORRIBLE Dr and bedside manner I think!
Noel L. replied:
Dr.Pfau was amazing with both my kids.. And I have to say he is very nice looking also
Alicia T. replied:
Dr. Applegate or nurse practitioner Kristen upton same office in pataskala
Heidi C. replied:
Our Dr in Cols wasn't doing crap for my son who was having some issues, took him to Dr Killion and its the best thing we've ever done. Good luck in your search!
Kim S. replied:
Dr. Pfau is the best. Located on W. Main. with Knoblock and Killian.
Jody B. replied:
Dr Rick Baltisberger!!!:)) he's awesome!! His bedside manner with both myself and my 5 mo old is wonderful!!!:))
Jennifer E. replied:
Dr. John Applegate is the best! He takes great care of my kids he the only doctor I'll let see my kids he saved my daughter life and if Ur kid sick u call as soon as they open and he make sure he gets Ur right I'm the same morning
Sarah H. replied:
We see Dr. Killian and we really like her. Very respectful of our questions and concerns and very willing to take the time to talk with us. Does not get offended/angry if you decide not to have certain shots done.
Amanda B. replied:
Dr. Knobeloch is amazing! Any of the doctors at that office are good, Dr. Pfau and Dr. Killion. Highly recommend any of them at American Health Network.
Michelle M. replied:
Dr. Shelly Gittens. My daughters started seeing her when I left Dr. McDinald's office because I didn't like how she treated my girls. Now my girls and twin boys see Dr. Shelly and we love her. She's great with the kids and very knowledgeable.
Micheal S. replied:
Dr. McDonald
Leisa H. replied:
Dr. McDonald or Dr Lemay they r the best in town my son is autistic has epilepsy and is mentaly challenged dr mcdonald did awesome with him he's 20 now 6 of my grandkids went to Dr. Hanna well they don't anymotre when my twin grandson's were 4 months old their mom took them to dr hanna and she told their mom they had a cold and give them baby tylenol well the next day they weren't better she took them to genesis hospital thosr babies had pnemonia so bad they had to stay in hospital for all most 2 weeks she said my 2 yrs old granddaughter had asthma and she don't that was confirmed by her new dr. She missed my other grandson's hearing problem new dr sent him to audio for hearing test he has hearing loss .
Amber L. replied:
Dr Applegate he is great with my kids and they get so excited when they are going to him
Kelly P. replied:
Dr Juan i think is the spelling or Dr knoblock or Killian---all in the same office on W. Main Street.
Yvette D. replied:
Dr Knobeloch.
Shauna M. replied:
@courtney- you shouldn't write off an entire group of doctors because of one mistake that likely only involved 1 or 2 of those doctors. My younger child has extensive medical needs and a severe disability and Dr. Applegate has handled her very well. He's even fixed mistakes that the doctors at Childrens hospital made in her care plan.
Amber S. replied:
Any pedestrian at American Health Network in Newark. We have Dr Pfau but have seen all three and have been completely satisfied!
Amber S. replied:
Tammi Ogilbee you are so funny... we've been going to Dr Pfau for over 9 yr now and I swear he hasn't aged a day lol
Bethany K. replied:
Dr. Applegate all the way. He is amazing!
Heather C. replied:
Dr. Baltisberger is great, my kids love him!
Heidi C. replied:
Dr Killion on W Main at Americas Health Network is amazing!
Heidi C. replied:
We saw Dr Rick Baltisberger when my son was hospitalized. We loved him
Jessica S. replied:
I am not sure about the other ped buildings but licking memorial peds is open half day on sat too and i know they do walk ins during the week to but we have never had to do a walk in Hanaa number is 348-4934
Sarah D. replied:
We love Dr. Brad Pfau with American Health Network Pediatrics.
Mindy F. replied:
We like Pediatric associates in Pickerington. Dr. Stephens does very well with my 2 year old daughter!
Courtney E. replied:
Dr. Campbell at Newark medical and surgical, NEVER go to newark peds through licking because they almost killed my daughter and refussed to send her to childrens!!!
DonnaandRickey N. replied:
Dr. Rick Baltisberger. He has been seeing my kids since they were born pretty much! Great guy...
Leslie H. replied:
Dr. Hanna Abdelmessih. She was my ped and my kids ped. She is awesome and her CNP Emily is great!
Olivia M. replied:
Dr. Rick baltisberger
Heather B. replied:
Dr. Applegate is awesome and the nurse practitioner (Kristin) is an absolute sweetheart... she is amazing with kids
Jessica B. replied:
Dr Hannah Abdelmessih she is great
Chelsea S. replied:
Dr. Killion with American Health Network.
Tiffany K. replied:
Dr Shelley Gittens is absolutely wonderful! Would not use anyone else
Sierra E. replied:
Dr Gittens she is amazing I had her when I was little and now my son sees her. She is wonderful with kids. Makes my son laugh and smile every time.
Carmen M. replied:
Dr Mcdonald
Ronni B. replied:
Doctor Applegate!!!! He rocks!!!
Jessica S. replied:
Dr Hanaa Abdelmessih we love her she is amazing we have never seen anyone else in that office but i have heard great things about all of them
Katreena C. replied:
Dr Brad Pfau is Awesome all three of my kids love him. Actually all the docs at American Health Network in Newark.
We are looking for a GREAT, KIND, CARING, AND LOVING pediatrician through licking memorial. Any suggestions?
Chris M. replied:
Dr. Jennifer .Killion One of my sons has special needs, and she has been amazing with her care and concern. Can't say enough good about her
Amanda N. replied:
Dr Knobloch (I can never spell his name right) is in the same office as dr pfau both are super great and super nice. I hated dr killion. Dr knobloch is my sons doctor and in the hospital he came and visited us every morning for the week we were in there.
Sarah H. replied:
Dr Applegate or Dr Hanna are wonderful.
Lindsey S. replied:
Dr. Applegate:)
Carol P. replied:
Applegate and Cnp Kristin Upton are amazing.
Teri J. replied:
Dr. Pfau is wonderful but he never has any openings, my kids see Shelley Gittens and she is awesome !
Justina R. replied:
Dr Applegate in Pataskala Pediatrics it's through looking Memorial I love him he was amazing with my daughter and you're only in the office for like 15 20 minutes and then you leave that's how quick it is
Jen M. replied:
Dr.Rick Baltisberger..he and his staff have all been great
Michelle H. replied:
Hanna is really good, she has done so much for my three. 7403484934 is her number, Dr Rick is a pill pusher
Tessa B. replied:
Dr Pfau is great he was trained at Childrens hospital so that tells you he is the best pediatrician around here....my son has a heart defect and he has to have the best doctors sooooo...that's who I'd go with if I were you.
Kayla B. replied:
My son had Dr rick when first born. Wouldn't recommend him to anyone!! My son was real sick and Dr Rick said it was normal that I was over reacting.. My son had croup.. We switched to dr McDonald. Loved her. Now go to pediatric Associates in pickerington and love them!!
Samantha W. replied:
Megan Bussey
Sarah H. replied:
Dr. Killion is wonderful. Helpful & respectful of parents opinions. Didn't make me feel like a horrible parent when I did want my 7 month old to have a flu shot. Great interaction during appointments! Nurses in the office are very kind as well!
Lyz E. replied:
I love Dr Rick and his Nurse Practitioner Kelly! I am very anti Dr because I always feel like they give you max of 5 seconds of your time, where there they always spend 10 mins or so just chatting about his growth and I would def recommend them!!! I al...See More
Christy D. replied:
Dr John Applegate
Kelly V. replied:
Dr. Rick Baltisberger and all his nurse practitioners are amazing
Heather M. replied:
Dr. Applegate is totally worth the drive!! his entire office is amazing! the nurses are so sweet, and Kristin (the nurse practitioner) is awesome and incredibly knowledgeable.... and they never talk down to you if you have questions
Tonya T. replied:
Dr. Rick Baltisberger on Tamarack Rd.
Tina B. replied:
Dr. Applegate is AMAZING with my son!
Brent C. replied:
Dr. Applegate, nurse practitioner Kristin upton
Courtney L. replied:
Dr Shelley Gittens is wonderful I had her for my 11 year old and my 11 month old now!!!
Britty P. replied:
Dr. Rick is amazing but his front desk women are horrible! actually I left Licking Memorial pedicatrics soely bc of the front desk women. Three words used to describ them: rude, stuck up, careless, prissy. (I am talking about the women on the 'sick' side of the building) Other than thoes nasty women I really appreicated Dr. Rick and Kelly! I took my children to a different pratice:P)
Tamara B. replied:
Dr. Shelly Gittens
Alicia T. replied:
John Applegate or his nurse practioner Kristen hands down amazing nurses. Although the receptionist can be not welcoming at time the others make up for it
Kassie G. replied:
Nurse practitioner Kelly:) she's amazing! I'm not fond of Dr Rick so we ask to see her whenever possible. She takes the time out to fully discuss things, always feel rushed with Dr Rick. Plus he seems to take the lazy approach to looking further into ...See More
Brittney S. replied:
Dr Shelley Gittens. She is AMAZING! My kids love her and she is so wonderful with them!
Ok, I am looking for a new pediatrician for Felisha and need opinions from all of you. Thanks
Katie F. replied:
We see Dr Knobeloch, and love him. I've seen the other Drs, Pfau and Kiilian-they are both great as well. You can't go wrong in that office.
Julie M. replied:
Dr Pfau is amazing. He takes the time to go over things with the parent and the child. We have been blessed to have him, when Trenton was going through his migraines. Trenton is very comfortable with him.
Amanda A. replied:
They have a Facebook page. It's American health network pediatrics.
Bobbi H. replied:
American health network Dr Knobloch, awesome dr been with him for 12 and 1/2 years.
Douglas S. replied:
We use Dr Pfau.
Sarah S. replied:
We switched from LMH pediatrics after they failed to recognize and address not only Elyanna's cleft palate but a severe lack of weight gain (that almost had her hospitalized) to Dr Killion and have seen Pfau and Knobloch since and love them all. Personally and professionally I feel like LMH has good docs but are severely overrun by patients being they are the only pediatric office that accepts Medicaid so there isn't an option locally for those families. American Health Network does bill Medicaid but you have to have an established relationship in order to have them pick up new patients with Medicaid.
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