Reader question - I live in Downingtown and I'm looking for a recommendation for an excellent pediatrician for my 14 year old daughter. She currently sees a male doctor...
Selena S. replied:
Jessie John - healthy steps pediatrics in exton! I saw her through my teenage years! She was wonderful!!!!
Emily B. replied:
Christine Meyer is fantastic
Bridget L. replied:
My 8 and 10 year old daughters love Dr. Wallace at CHOP North Hills in West Chester. She is a down to earth mom to whom I can relate.
Jessica B. replied:
Spelling is ...Dr. Melnychuk
Kara S. replied:
Healthy Steps is wonderful!!
Deborah P. replied:
We love Dr. Carol Curley at CHOP care network in West Chester.
Jennifer W. replied:
Another vote for Dr. Hagelstein at Main Line Health
Alicia B. replied:
I second both Dr. Arabolu and Dr. Hagelstein at main line health
Kelly B. replied:
My girls see Dr. Arabolu at main line health in Exton mall. She's very personable, doesn't rush you and actually listens to your concerns.
Marian N. replied:
Dr. Schurtz at Gateway Family Medicine(610) 259-7656 -- stone building at corner of Pennsylvania and Manor in Downingtown. She's very nice and is great with my teenagers. Staff is very friendly and efficient. They're also knowledgeable of the forms that's needed for school. Excellent practice.
Vanessa B. replied:
Dr Ranetta Schurtz at Gateway in Dtown is really good.
Melissa W. replied:
Dr. Arabolu is amazing!
Suzanne K. replied:
Dr. Schultz is amazing. I have two boys 2 and 10 and she is great with both. My husband and I love her as well!!
Bronwen W. replied:
Carol Curley at Kids First West Chester. 610 436 8611 She's amazing.
Susan B. replied:
Jesse john at healthy steps for a ped. Christine Meyer for noon ped.
Kimberly C. replied:
I second Dr. Burns at CHOP Cares. My 14 yo has been going to her for 6 years. She definitely can handle teen girl issues. Believe me.
Stephanie F. replied:
I started my 13 y/o with my GP this year. I know not a pediatrician but she's an amazing dr who my daughter felt very comfortable with, Dr. Parviskhan in Exton.
Michelle J. replied:
Dr. Sandy Burns! CHOP Care. She's great.
Missy H. replied:
Katie Mitchell she is in Longwood. My daughter is extremely shy and backwards but loves katie
Debbie W. replied:
Dr Shanti Krishnan at CHOP Care Network West Chester.
Denise F. replied:
Dr. Jennifer Melnycheck (sp?) at Allstar Pediatric is great. The whole practice is great, although sometimes they're a little too popular & do not accept new patients.
Jamie C. replied:
All Star Pediatrics Exton
Amber B. replied:
Dr. Norris at Gateway Medical in Dtown. She's fabulous. Not only for teens, but adults too.
Lisa H. replied:
Dr. Schultz at Gateway Family Medicine...very personable and professional.
Marissa B. replied:
I'll second Jessy John at Healthy Steps Pediatrics. She's great!
A Macaroni Mama is moving to Chester County (Downingtown area) this fall and is looking for doctor recommendations for the whole family. Who are your favorite...
Denise F. replied:
Allstar Pediatrics, Dr. Jen Melnycheck, Dr. Rob Duncheski.
Gretchen P. replied:
All Star Pediatrics for the kiddos. We see Dr. Chambers and love him! Can't say enough about the whole practice.
Emilly Z. replied:
We use Dr. Holgado in Lionville. Love hi.
Marie H. replied:
For the kids we use Dr. Faber with Chester County Pediatrics. VERY happy with him! They're on Lincoln Highway in Exton.
Jamie K. replied:
Dr D'Urso in the office park by Lowes. He treated my kids their entire life and he was ways wonderful. Very personal, great rapport and excellent with the kids. Like having one doctor (who was always available even during off hours for calls or concern...See More
Stacey O. replied:
Healthy Steps Pediatrics
Amy S. replied:
we are with Dr Durso!
Dana J. replied:
Gateway Family Medicine in Dtown (adults), Chester County Peds in Exton (kids) and Chester County OB in Dtown.
The L. replied:
Great Valley Family Medicine (Exton)
Joy V. replied:
Wade Townend Pediatric in Paoli, been going since I was a kid:) Right inside Paoli Hospital, 4 doctors in practice, LOVE them!
Lindsey W. replied:
We just moved to the area and tried to get an appointment at All-Star Pediatrics based on all the great recommendations...They are no longer taking new patients. We made an appointment at Advocare Broomall Pediatrics in West Chester. Anyone know anything about them?
Beth P. replied:
Healthy steps pediatrics and we love Dr Myers
Julie S. replied:
Dr. Durson off of Rt 30 by Lowes. Love him!
Kelly K. replied:
Healthy Steps Pediatrics in Exton
Elizabeth S. replied:
Dr Keeler at Goshen Family for adult & Dr Boninie (sp) at CHOP in West Chester for kids. Two amazing docs!
The L. replied:
I don't think Dr. Keeler is taking new patients, otherwise I'd have her waiting room flooded with referrals. Absolutely love her and everyone at Goshen Family
Sooo over Kids First West Chester...on the hunt for a new pediatrician any suggestions...?
Noemi M. replied:
Advocare Broomall Peds West Chester
Stephenie H. replied:
Advocare Pediatrics of Havertown ...love them!
Theresa B. replied:
Advocare Children's is in Media and Ridley. They are pretty awesome. The nurses are sweet and Dr. Nunag lets Luc "help" him during checkups.
Katelyn D. replied:
Thanks@Dolores Henson Reese do u kno where it is?@Theresa Burns thanks hun jus a lil too far
Stephenie H. replied:
Hi Sissy I think Advocare Pediatrics in any town is pretty awesome...but this could be your reason to come see me & peanut make a big fun day out of going to the doctor!
Can anyone recommend a good eye doctor for kids (or a family eye doctor) in the West Chester area?
Ruth G. replied:
awww crap...sorry Gina....who at Chester County Eye Care will they be seeing...they have good docs there too...we,at Clompus/Reto would refer out to them when needed
Erin C. replied:
We use Rose Tree crossroads eye care. They are in Media. They don't do real young kids, but start with school age.
Mike K. replied:
I agree with Kerri Iuliano. Meg Bellucci and I see Dr. Clouser at CC Opticians near Timothy's and he has to be the nicest man ever.
Facebook friends in Chester County....We're in need of pediatrician recommedations provided that our little one is due to arrive in roughly 6 weeks! Any good baby docs...
Julie R. replied:
Dr. D'urso!!! THE BEST! HONEST! He's in Exton!
Delina J. replied:
Dr Durso!!
Jennie N. replied:
My baby is going to All Star Pediatrics
Renae R. replied:
We go to CHOP care network NorthHills right next to the hospital. Dr. Bonati does early hours, and if you call after hours you are connected to a nurse at CHOP so you always can talk to someone no matter what time
Chester County moms & dads: what pediatrician do you use? I need recommendations for a good children's doc in West Chester/Exton/Downingtown area, please & thanks!!! :-)
Monica C. replied:
I like Dr. Faber he's very thuro. We also see a lot of nurse practitioners as well and their all very good as well!
Mary K. replied:
Advocare Pediatrics in West Chester!
Christine R. replied:
Advocare Pediatrics.... they have a walk in hour also and a call in hour where u can try and get a same day apt and their open sat 8-12..there awesome!
A DOESer is looking for a Developmental Pediatrician or Pediatric Psychiatrist in the West Chester area. Does anyone have one they like?
Laura K. replied:
Dr. Catherine Riley at CHOP. She comes to Exton Specialty Care once a month.
The L. replied:
Be prepared for an extensive wait to get into see a developmental pediatrician... and also be prepared to do battle with your insurance company.:-( CHOP or DuPont would be your best bet. There is someone in Bryn Mawr as well. As for a psychiatrist, Dr. Ari Tuckman in WC is very good. He works with CHADD (ADD/ADHD).
OT - Hello everyone, curious to know if anyone from west chester?? We recently moved to West Chester, no idea about the area here. Need help regarding pediatrician for...