Pediatrician recommendations? Due with our first in January, prefer a female, who has the patience of a saint with new moms :) TIA
Deanna H. replied:
Dr. Lopez is great!
Nella Z. replied:
Central pediatrics. Dr. Oneill and Dr Corcoran are females but Dr Distefano is great too
MaryBeth S. replied:
We love Pedicorps in Bishop's Corner, too. Been with the group (their Windsor office first) for 19 years. Love Dr. Fadakar (female),& their great nurse, who is very patient with telephone questions from nervous parents.
Helene T. replied:
West Hartford Pediatrics...Dr. Andrea Dixon
Maureen S. replied:
Warren Pediatrics!!
Tom D. replied:
Interview Dr Thomas Fromson@west hartford pediatrics
Sandra B. replied:
Interview around!!! I met with I think all the practices listed above and ended up going with Dr. Janice Lopez, who at the time was with WH Pediatrics, but is now with Pediatric Partners, LLC along with 2 other WH Pedi docs. We couldn't be happier with Dr. Lopez...she was a savior to my sanity in those first few weeks
Laurie K. replied:
Love, Love Love Pediatric Partners, LLC! My girls, who are 10 & 8, have been with Dr. Lopez and Dr. Kallor since they were born. They are so amazing with my children, they are beyond excellent!
Jessica-Lynn J. replied:
Another vote for Children's Medical Group. I would definitely call and interview them. They are amazing. Dr. Dayton is our primary. She is a mom to two children under five and is so relatable. She is calm and patient with the zillions of questions I have as a new mom. The nurses are also so wonderful. One of the nurses gives out hugs after your little one gets a shot. They are available 24/7 on the nurses line and have office hours until 7 or 8 at night and on weekends. We've seen almost every doctor there and feel safe with all of them. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and congratulations!!!
Jennifer M. replied:
Dr Della Corcoran. Amazing!
Monika R. replied:
Another vote for Central Pediatrics.
Patricia A. replied:
You also know Dr Corcoran's hubby....... Tyler APRN is our favorite and Kathy RN but ALL staff at Central Pediatrics is amazing!
Jenn T. replied:
Dr Distefano at central, is great, he starts with nb's. Love Dr. C!!!! My go to always is Tyler and Dr.C, but remember, you are not a # in this practice, no matter who you see, they all know u!
Cindi A. replied:
Another vote for Newington Pediatrics. They are all awesome!
Craig R. replied:
Pediatric Partners in Bloomfield is great. Drs. Lopez or Ganeles are female with a lot of patience with new moms. 860-286-0444.
Casey O. replied:
Dr. Margaret M. O'Neill and Dr. Della M. Corcoran - both at Central Pediatrics and since you haven't delivered yet, you won't have a problem get in. Both are awesome - actually all the docs and staff are amazing - especially with first time moms. They have never made me feel like a "new mom" and have gone above and beyond to reassure me that I am doing a good job.
Amy S. replied:
Children's medical group in Bloomfield. Dr. Rubin is great!
Lynne C. replied:
We've been with Dr. Wilion at Children's Medical Group in Bloomfield for a dozen years. Love her and the practice. She's also a West Hartford mom.
Stephanie T. replied:
Barbara Ziogas in Farmington.
Tom K. replied:
Hartford pediatrics in Avon. Dr. Merideth Barrows is fantastic.
Tyler S. replied:
We just had our first (little girl) last week and have been going to west Hartford peds - Dr Andrea Dixon. Congrats to you!
Shelley D. replied:
Dr. O'Neill & Dr. Corcoran awesome!!!! Dr. D is great too!
Julie Y. replied:
Hartford area pediatrics in Avon-- Dr. Barrows is awesome !
Nicole R. replied:
Dr. Della Corcoran or anyone in that practice. They are all great!
Judi H. replied:
Children's medical group! Drs. Willion and Rubin are both moms as well, so they can totally relate!!
Sarah M. replied:
Newington Pediatrics is great, and several of the doctors are mothers of young children. We usually see Laura Pickett or Amy Baumer, they are both great, and Dr. Baumer is also a certified lactation consultant.
Keith G. replied:
Dr. Perks at Pedicorp on North Main is great.
Jennifer S. replied:
Allison Duffy at Pedicorp in Bishop's corner. All the docs are outstanding and she is a saint to have put up with me. 860-231-8345
Tara L. replied:
Central Pediatrics!! Dr Corcoran and Dr O'Neill are both fabulous and both female Dr Destefano is a male pedi and he's great too!! Love the nurses as well... Highly recommend!
Cheryl D. replied:
Gotta go w Central Pediatrics
Alla S. replied:
Childrens Medical Group. They have a few doctors. Our favorite is Dr. Dayton - she's new and she's great!
Jessica B. replied:
Children's medical group in Bloomfield. Margot Dayton is great!
Colleen S. replied:
Couldn't agree more children's medical group. They are great! They have a lactation consultant on staff, (Louis) who has a mothers group every Thursday. Louis is also a aprn, the other aprn is amazing as well! The female Drs are great, Dayton, Willion and Rubin. Dr Harry winerman is our primary and is the absolute best. They are open 7 days a week and have an amazing after hours service.
Justine L. replied:
PediCorp at Bishops Corner - Dr, Allyson Duffy is wonderful - 860-231-8345 (345 North Main Street)
Sue F. replied:
Children's Medical Group in Bloomfield and Rocky Hill. My kids see dr. Harry Weinerman but now that they are older(teenagers) my daughter sees Dr. Rubin. We just saw a new doctor there and we really liked her...Dr. Margot Dayton. http://www.prohealthmd.com/cmg/
Dana L. replied:
Dr. Issac at Newington Pediatrics. Love her.
Shauna S. replied:
West Hartford Pediatrics are great!
Kimberly L. replied:
Been with Children's Med Group out of Bloomfield for 13 yrs and have always been happy. Have seen many of the docs and practitioners over the yrs. good luck with your pending arrival.
First time Mom looking for a good pediatrician. Suggestions?
Lauren D. replied:
Tom Fromson is unbelievable. He makes house calls, gives out his cell number, visits kids in hospital and ER. Tireless caring. On call 24-7.
Jody A. replied:
We love Pediatric Partners. They are in Bloomfield right over the west hartford border. Dr. Scott Kallor, Dr. Janice Lopez and Dr. Carolyn Ganeles.
Elysha D. replied:
I agree about Newington Pediatrics. We've been there for years. We love every doctor there and the nurses are also fantastic.
Jessica-Lynn J. replied:
We love Children's Medical Group in Bloomfield. I agree with Melissa, they have amazing hours and we never have an issue getting an appointment. All the doctors are amazing, but our favorite is also Dr. Dayton!
Ari S. replied:
Newington Pediatrics...Dr.macGilpin, Dr. Veale, Dr. Friedman, Dr. Siraco...they are all amazing! AND I have NEVER had to wait more than 5 minutes past my appointment time!
Nicole B. replied:
Hi, all! New to this group and still new(ish) to West Hartford. Our pediatrician Dr. Neil Stein is retiring this summer, so this thread is coming in very handy right now. Thanks.
Nancy N. replied:
I love Chris Veale or Rick Harvey in Newington. Great practice!
Christine P. replied:
Della Corcoran on Farmington ave-she cares for a few of my friends kiddos, heard nothing but good reviews
Cat A. replied:
Central Pediatrics. We love Dr. Corcoran. Down to earth and kind. The whole group is great.
Melissa A. replied:
Peg O'neill central pediatrics
Tanya D. replied:
Dr. O'Neil aa at Central Pediatrics
Lyn-Ann M. replied:
Anyone at Central Pediatrics.
Sue G. replied:
DiStefano, Corcoran, or O'Neil at Central Peds!
Jessica B. replied:
We love Children's Medical Group in Bloomfield also! Dr. Dayton:)
Melissa M. replied:
If you need flexible/late/weekend hours Children's Medical Group is very accommodating. Got my son in for a strep culture on a Sunday afternoon - on Mother's Day! Dr. Rubin is great.
Nicole G. replied:
Dr. Fromson!!!! Love him!
Wendy S. replied:
Newington Pediatrics!
Julie R. replied:
We LOVE Dr. Kallor at Pediatric Partners in Bloomfield. All the doctors and staff at their practice are super nice. It is right near the West Hartford line, has ample parking and a new beautiful office. Their number is 286-0444.
Meryl D. replied:
Newington Pediatrics are wonderful! The youngest of our 3 children is turning 22 and aging out of the practice this year! Dr. Siraco has been our primary doctor but love the entire group! So sad to say goodbye...
Becky M. replied:
Children's Medical Group (Prohealth) in Bloomfield is great too
Kimberly B. replied:
agree with Julie- love, love Dr Kallor. Pediatric Partners! they are on FB check them out.
Ron R. replied:
Thomas Fromson
Laurie K. replied:
We LOVE pediatric partners! Both Dr. Kallor and dr. Lopez are amazing with my girls.
Laurie W. replied:
Dr. Ganelles at Pediatric Partners in Bloomfield is GREAT!
Megan C. replied:
Bristol Pediatrics - almost all of their drs live in West Hartford
Sarah R. replied:
Newington Pediatrics. Hands down best docs around! Dr. MacGilpin was MY pediatrician and he's been the same for my 3 kids since birth who are now ages 19, 17 and 6! 860-666-5601. He's the medical advisor for the West Hartford public schools and just a wonderful man!
Michelle R. replied:
Dr. DiStephano, Central Pediatrics on Farmington ave. Such a great guy and the rest of the team is awesome as well!
Lesley T. replied:
We love Dr Duffy at Pedicorp located at Bishops corner
Lisa P. replied:
Pediatric Partners in Bloomfield. Drs Lopez, Kallor and Ganeles. Wonderful (as so many previous posters have said). (860) 286-0444. http://www.pediatricpartnersct.com/
Lisa P. replied:
We used the partners in Newington also. Dr MacGilpin and the rest are wonderful. Highly recommend.
Tara L. replied:
Absolutely love the team at Central Pediatrics ... Highly recommend!
Nancy N. replied:
My favorite is Newington pediatrics. The docs are kind and always available. My favorites are Drs Veale and Harvey. They really are a gift!
Hi friends and neighbors! Looking for a new pediatrician.. Someone who
Is for OR against vaccines.. Need recommendations please! Thanks in advance!
Jennifer S. replied:
We use Larry rifkin in Bloomfield. 860-243-5225. they are great. My daughter has only 2 vaccines ever and he is just wonderful. Instead of jumping to antibiotics for everything he looks to see what's causing or underlying.
Brandie V. replied:
West Hartford pediatrics! Dr Dixon is amazing!
Patty B. replied:
Agreed love Dr. Weinerman & Dr Wilion, children's medical group
Lynn B. replied:
Dr Andrea dixon on Farmington ave
Vicki S. replied:
Love Children's Medical Group in Bloomfield. Lois Heinemann is great!
Mary W. replied:
We also see Dr. Rifkin. My kids love him and so do I. He really listens both to the kids and to me.
Katie B. replied:
Central Pediatrics! When we lived in WH 18 years ago.... my children saw Dr DiStefano.... he was great! If we lived in WH still, we would still be with them!!
Kathleen W. replied:
Love -pediatric partners in Bloomfield. My kids see Dr Kaylor & Dr Lopes.
Caitlyn M. replied:
I love Central Pediatrics but they do give you a patient information brouchure that pretty clearly states that if you don't vaccinate to find another practice.
Donna C. replied:
Regarding Central Pediatrics, we go to the practice and they are great! About vaccinating - you have the right to space out vaccinations and not conform to the recommended number of shots per visit! You can always go back every 6 weeks or so and get the other shots you choose to space out! I have 4 kids, and with my youngest who is 5 and is a boy, I spread out his shot regimen, espectially for the MMR! I am glad I did - peace of mind! I believe in vaccinating - but not at the rate that is currently recommended! Good luck!
Marlene L. replied:
I had Dr. Warren. South Main Street by the Center
Becki M. replied:
705 Bloomfield Ave. pediatricpartnersct.com. So impressed with their care and compassion - and yes, they allowed me to space out vaccinations. Seeing these doctors over the past 12 years - they're like family!
Leo B. replied:
Larry Rifkin in Bloomfield. Great doc, very knowledgeable. Talks to kids like they are important people THEN talks with parents. He builds relationships with the kids first then treats them.
Michael K. replied:
Dr Warren had me bring my son in on a Sunday since he was there doing paper work.... old school Doc
Sue F. replied:
Dr. Harry Weinermen at children's medical group in Bloomfield...860-2428330
Looking for pediatrician recommendations near WH. Our insurance changed and Newington Pediatrics is now out of network
Elizabeth H. replied:
We love Pediatric Partners, all three doctors are great! We followed them when they moved from West Hartford to not too far in Bloomfield. https://www.facebook.com/PediatricPartnersCT
Sandra B. replied:
We love Dr Lopez at Pediatric Partners!
Meredith D. replied:
Can't say enough good things about Pediatric Partners!
Christina F. replied:
we love DR. Warren and dr Tensler on South Main-
Danielle W. replied:
Dr Della Corcoran at Central Pediatrics is so nice. She is great.
Cindy G. replied:
Dt. Aruna Ramanan@Uconn Pediatrics on Kane Street.
Lena T. replied:
Pedicorp in bishops corner!! Dr. Duffy
Kim P. replied:
Dr. Warren on S. Main and Blvd. is awesome. Takes time with patients and always returns calls.
Brittany D. replied:
We love Central Pediatrics!!!
Elizabeth H. replied:
Both Drs Lopez and Ganeles at pediatric Partners have been great, if you are looking for female doctors!
Susan G. replied:
Dr. Carolyn Carolyn Ganeles! She is amazing, I call her my kids second mom! My children are mostly grown now and I wouldn't trust another soul with my kids!
Leo B. replied:
Dr Rfkin in Bloomfield. Great doc, very accessable and knowledgeable.
Jim C. replied:
Dr. Tom Fromsen!
Kathi T. replied:
Dr. Lopez at pediatric partners has been my daughter's doc for 10 years. I love her.
Anyone have Dr. Fromson as their child's pediatrician?
Pros/cons
Claire Z. replied:
We go to Dr. Fromson for our twins and think he is excellent. He has made house calls for us, shares his cell number with his patients, always follows up, and was able to diagnose an extremely rare allergy for which there is no diagnostic test. He does like to chat so appointments can run long but he is thorough. He also has a quirky sense of humor.
Claire Z. replied:
Dr. Scott Kallor - he used to be part of Dr. Fromson's practice but started his own with a few other doctors a year ago. It is in Bloomfield. He is also very good.
Tessa C. replied:
Dr. Lopez which use to be apart of dr.fromsons practice but are now in Bloomfield. She is wonderful! She's been my pediatrician for 17 years!
Suzanne S. replied:
Thanks so much! Dr. Kallor and Dr. Lopez are both accepting new patients.
Helen B. replied:
Dr. Scott Kallor... Used to be a part of WH pediatrics. He as well as several other doctors are now in Bloomfield. It's just over the line. It's worth the drive. Pediatric Partners. They are all great, but we love Dr. Kallor. He's been Alessandro's Doctor since they day he was born smile emoticon
Just wondering is anyone here was a patient of Dr Marvin Levine. He was my pediatrician and my mother's boss (along with his partner Dr Herbert Werner). Their practice...
Jennifer S. replied:
He was mine from when I was born in 1983 until he retired! We're still with Dr Rifkin who took over!! Dr Levine was a wonderful man. So full of heart and truly loved and had a passion for being a pediatrician. He will be missed
Jennifer S. replied:
Donna, Suzanne they are all amazing. We got to see Dr Levine now and then around town.
Gail W. replied:
We had our daughter go to him because we didn't want her to go to a "group" and not have just one doctor know all about her...best decision ever! Dr. Levine was the sweetest, warmest, most attentive man! We loved him!
Anyone know of a great pediatrician in west hartford?
Candy M. replied:
DR. Corcoran delivered Abbie and I loved her. Let me just tell you, I was rushed to HH from East Hampton in full labor and she was calm as a cucumber...loved her and she wasn't even my doc! High recommendation for her!