Anyone Love Their Pediatrician?

Updated on July 06, 2008
A.B. asks from Phoenix, AZ
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Does anyone have a pediatrician that they REALLY like who will actually take the time to listen to them and their concerns about their children? I live in the north valley.

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S.H.

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Until recently I would not be able to answer this. Thanks to someone on this website sending me to Paradise Pediatrics we now have a great DR. Her name is Sara V. They are located at Tatum and Shea. She really is a sweet lady! Good luck finding a great DR!

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K.T.

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I go to Dr. Kleiner too. He is awesome. He is a Dr. at Pediatrix which also has a location that is 2 minutes away from my house. He happens to work out of the office that is about 20 minutes from my house, but it is well worth the gas. He takes the time to answer any question you have. I never feel rushed. I can't say enough kind words about him.

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J.K.

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I agree with Northwest clinic for children. My kids have dr irwin and he is great. Someone actually recommended them to me because dr irwin was her doctor when she was a baby and now her kids and everyone she knows goes there as well.

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K.V.

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I go to Dr. Horlick at Desert Sun Peds. She is awsome! They are located at Jomax and Tatum

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N.C.

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Dr. Kleiner is the best! i'm also a first time mother of a 1 week old and he takes care of her as if she was his own! He's GREAT!!! he works with Pediatrix! you can go to http://www.pediatrixmd.com i guarantee you will like them!!!

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H.N.

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We met with the most fabulous pediatrician- Dr. Arturo Gonzales at Scottsdale Children's Group. He seems to really take the time to listen and cares deeply. We were really impressed, but decided to go with another group closer to our home. However, based on the time we had with him - He took a lot of time out of his schedule to personally meet with us - we think he would be an amazing pediatrician!

Here is his website and bio: http://www.scottsdalechildrensgroup.com/physicians.asp

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E.L.

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I do! It's a small office with just one pediatrician, one nurse, and one receptionist. Pros are- personal attention, they really take the time to listen and help, they always call me back, they know myself and my 2 daughters by name and love them, the Dr. has great connections if you need to see a specialist for anything (always had top of the line referrals) and they call and get the appt for me which makes it faster. Cons- sometimes hard to get in with a sick child because they are small, they only take cash or check no credit or debit.
The office is on 43rd Ave and Bell. Dr.Amor Villareal number is ###-###-####.

Dr. V was the fourth pediatrician I visited and my first daughter was only 4 months old. I'm very picky! She's caught an allergic reaction to an immunization and a heart murmur that no one else did because she's so thorough. I love this office. Let me know if you have anymore questions!

E.

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A.H.

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Hi A.,
I do have to say that we LOVE our pediatrician. She is fabulous and takes the time to talk and answer any questions we may have. Her name is Nancy Horlick and she is at Desert Sun Pediatrics at Tatum and Jomax. Their number is ###-###-####. Good luck!

A.

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K.L.

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We love Dr. Arun Nemivant at Pediatrix. He's very down to earth and easy to talk to. He's at the 19th ave/Happy Valley office. They're also great about getting us in for sick visits, and have another office open on Saturdays. All the doctors we've had at Pediatrix have been good, and I'm picky. I interviewed Dr. Nemivant when I was pregnant, and have been with him since. He's great.

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K.

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Try North SCottsdale Pediatrics-www.nspeds.com. I take my 4 yr old & 17 mo. old there and love them!

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C.G.

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I love our new pediatrician. Dr. Hineman at Great Destinations. 75th ave and Union Hills

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H.D.

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Dr Kristen Benson at Desert Family Physicians its across from the Desert Ridge Mall.
She is absolutely amazing and her or one of the other two doctors is on call 24/7. After hours the doctors themselves actually take the calls and not an answering service.
Shes also a family physician so the whole family can go to one place!

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P.T.

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Yes, I can honestly say that we love our pediatrician! In fact, we are blessed because there are two doctors in our the practice that we love and two more that are pretty great! We go to Northwest Clinic for Children, neat 35th Ave. & Greenway. Our doctors are Carl Irwin and Pamela Bingham. The practice phone numer is ###-###-####.

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S.G.

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Dr. Kaye she is located by the Scottsdale Shea Hospital. She and the whole staff of Doctors in her office are great. They are even open 1/2 days on Saturday's which when you have a sick child it comes in handy because it seem s children always get sick friday evening when the doctors office is closed. Not always but it seems like it.

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C.E.

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I bring my kids to North Scottsdale Pediatrics and we see Dr. Lisa Engel. I moved here when my daughter was 7 months old and she was a the beginning of what would be a 5 month long chronic ear infection. At first we were bounced around between Dr.'s since we were constantly in there and I was really frustrated. Then I insisted on only seeing Dr. Engel or her NP Jennifer and I have grown to really love them. I also have a three yr old and in CO they had the best pediatrician so it took alot to win me over here but I am very happy with them. Their website is www.nspeds.com.

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C.B.

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Hi I have been using the same Pediatrician for 10 years. His name is Doctor Mark Gettleman ###-###-#### "Great Destinations "18555 N. 79th ave D-101 Glendale 85308. All of my family & friends use him. He keeps update on all new medications & vaccines that come up...he is very modern doctor. That really cares about his Patients. He also has two great partners Karen Prentice & Kristin Shepherd. Please check out the web site : www.gdpeds.com. If you see him tell him Princess Faith Mom- C. sent you. Shoot me an e-mail if you have anymore questions.

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A.W.

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We also go to desert sun pediatrics and absolutely love them. They were recommended to us by a friend and I will be forever greatful!! We see Dr. DeLucca there as our main - he has young kids of his own and is very hands on with them. He takes tons of time to answer all your questions and concerns. He also give you advice on things to try and clearly defines what you should be seeing/expecting in between their well checks. As a first time mom - I don't know what I would have done without his words of wisdom!! Good Luck

http://www.desertsunpediatrics.yourmd.com/

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L.K.

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Pediatrix - Dr. Herschold. They have been an awesome facility and we really like him. He takes the time to listen and share things to help your child.

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A.M.

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I use Great Destinations Pediatrics and they are great.. I use Dr. Karne prentice and she has been wonderful and her ma Rhonda is a life saver. There number is ###-###-#### they are located on 79th Ave South of Union Hills they are wonderful and there are other great doctors are in that office. Dr Prentice was recommended to me eby Phoenix Childrens Hospital as one of there top Pediatrics out of the hospital she not only gives you time to talk she hands out fliers gor parents at all dr visits for what to expect but if you have any concerns she takes care of them too. She will always call you back or her ma calls back immediately.. We have never had to wait over 2 hours for a routine question like we did at my daughters dr office and she works after hours if you need her there. I DO NOT reccommend North Valley Chilrens Clinic nor Cactus Pediatrics they take forever to get back to you and you see differnet doctors all the time and since Febuary Cactus has not gotten back with us on a test but when I took my step daughter to my sons dr they had us the results in a week and to ths day they are still giving us the answer of the test hasn't came back... Good luck congrats new mommy

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S.F.

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Hi A.,
I can give you a really good resource. Pediatrician, Dr. William Sears. You may have seen him on Oprah or Dr. Phil. He has written many books, and his website is an excellent resource. www.askdrsears.com
I have his DVD, "Nine Simple Steps" I'd love to share it with you. Educating families to have diet and lifestyle be your number one health strategy is my passion and purpose in life!
We have monthly health education lunch and learns with nutrtionist, Debby Pool. She has an excellent childrn's nutrition lecture. I'll be glad to let you know when the next one is, just call me!
S. Fritz
866-508-2910

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K.P.

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Hello A.!

Congratulations to you on your baby!!! We ABSOLUTELY love Great Destination! We also know quite a few people who love them as well. Dr. Ashley Hineman is awesome!!! There are 5 doctors in the office and ALL of them are great! You will be pleased if you decide to go here. They are fast efficient and Dr Hineman will sit and talk with you about anything for all long as you need. Not to mention, they have a sick clinic on Sat's and they will always try to fit you in if you have a concern. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Here is the reviews off this website link:
http://www.mamasource.com/business/4561906531456516097/de...

Here is the website of the doctor:
www.gdpeds.com

Doctor office info:
Great Destinations Pediatrics
Phone: ###-###-####
18555 N. 79th Ave Suite D101
Glendale, AZ 85308
Located by Arrowhead Mall 79th Ave & Union Hills

Good luck to you,
K.

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S.M.

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Ours is on 79thave and Union. I dont think near you but, Dr Prentice with Great Destinations is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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C.S.

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It took me a while to find a good doctor for my son. Its very fustrating when doctors seem to rush you and then you leave and realize you forgot to ask a billion questions. I found a wonderful doctors office that is in North Scottsdale. His ped. is dr. seigal. But he has also seen Dr. Engel and she is really great too. I have also called the nurses line after hours a couple of times do to sick issues and they were REALLY nice and they didnt seem to be at all fustrated with the questions that I had. I have not had a problem with them and I HIGHLY recommend them. They also have two sperate entances for well children and sick children which is nice. We just had his 2 year wellness check and he SCREAMED the whole time but the doctor sat there and listend to all my questions over his screaming and did not rush the appointment at all.
This is their website. www.nspeds.com

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A.L.

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love love love dr amy rampling at desert canyon pediatrics. office is right by paradise valley hospital.

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T.R.

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I go to Northwest Children's Clinic. My son sees Dr. Kaus. She was referred to me by my OB. She has been wonderful, and when I was doing my own research - there was nothing but raving reviews about all the Dr's there. It's on 35th ave. and Cactus. I know you said you were in the north valley - but not sure where abouts. I'm in Peoria, and have always been willing to travel for great dr. care. Let me know if you want anymore information.

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