Insurance Is Changing and I Need a New Pediatrician in Our Area...

We use Dr. Chris Straughn at Forest Lane Pediatrics, at Medical City, Forest/75. There are 3 other Drs. there who are all terrific. They have Sat. hours. The two things I like best are that Dr. Straughn will always sit down and listen to your questions and concerns. Also, there is a nurseline where you can leave a msg for the nurse regarding any issue you are having (my most recent question was regarding my baby's constipation) and they will call you back with really helpful advice and will consult with the Dr. as well before calling you.

If there is a specific Dr you want to use but that Dr is not taking new patients, call and ask if one of their office partners are accepting new patients and which one they recommend . That way you are with a Dr in the same office and it may be easier to transfer over to the Dr you wanted in the first place when an opening does come up. If an opening does not arise you are at least with a Dr that is trusted by the Dr you preferred.

I have been using Dr. Hieber for almost 10 years and I have picked my insurance plan around the fact the they took it. He was highly recommened to me by someone I worked with, whose child was a premie and had many health issues. He is in the Clinical Pediatric Assoc. They are off of Walnut Hill Lane and Greenville(just behind the bank). He is in a group of doctors that are all good. They have Saturday appointments, and once my son was so sick, they even saw him at the office on a Sunday.

i have always used dr bassell in garland..he is awesome..i have 4 kids and one was had what we thought was a possible terminal metabolic illness when she was a baby and he was amazing with the amount of time he gave us!!

Dr. Burns is in the same office where my kids go, Clinical Pedi, over by Presby. Most of the drs in that group and really good. We see Dr. Hieber.

I live in Lakewood Heights. You could try and see if Dr. Dana Peterman is still taking patients.
She is so sweet! She is in practice with our regular pediatrician, Dr. Chris Abel. When we have her I am always impressed by her patience and bedside manner; just precious!
Their number is ###-###-####. Good luck!
B.

I don't know where Lake Highlands is, so chances are this will be too far, but .... I really like my son's pediatrician, Dr. Rupal Chiniwala, at the Trinity medical center in Carrollton near Plano ###-###-####.

The best we have ever had is Ernie Fernandez across from Presby on Walnut Hill. Very thorough and the kids loved him plus the added that he has hours at Children's in the Endocrine office which was awesome since I have a child with type 1 diabetes. Our insurance changed and we could no longer go........great staff too!

J.,
Dr. Lori Siebert at North Dallas Pediatrics is wonderful!
Both my 6 and 11 year old have been going to her for 4 years. She's practical and really good with the kids.
Her office is at Medical City.
Good luck!
J.

We have been using Dr. Ernie Fernandez since my first child was born six years ago. He is wonderful and so is his staff. They are located at Walnut Hill Lane and Greenville Ave. Their contact info is 8355 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 205
Dallas, Texas 75231 ###-###-####. They have about five doctors that work under the same clinic name in separate offices. They have a joint office (Suite 105) where the doctors rotate shifts and offer Saturday hours, too. That was very comforting to me as a first time mom, and we have used the Saturday hours with my little ones.
Good luck! I hope this helps!

We use Dr. Joe Neely. Someone else recommended Dr. Yaeger and he is great. Neely and Yaeger are in the same practice and I have been extremely happy with them. Neely is extremely laid back but does take issues seriously.

S.

I have the best one ever...she's in Medical City Dallas...at Forest & Central...Dr. Masuma Kazemi @ ###-###-####...I have used her for years and she's very in tune with the babies...I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else!

Good Luck,

S.

I absolutely love Dr. Blair at Medical City Dallas... He has taken care of both of my kiddo's ... He takes his time with you and he is SUPER nice.. very highly recommended by not only my but several of my friends with children too.

Hi J.. We have used Dr. Patrick Hieber at Clinical Pediatric Associates since our daughter was born 9 years ago. We have been very pleased and recommend him highly. His office is across the street from Presbyterian Hospital on Walnut Hill. 214/368-36859. Good Luck!

M. M

My husband has principle financial. Im sorry to say that its expensive and yet pays for almost nothing. Some clinics refuse to take it. Its remotely possible that somehow you have a better policy. But my advice is to look for a different job with better insurance. My husband is stuck in his job and we are very screwed as far as health care.

I use Somer Curtis at Pediatricians of Dallas. They are located just off Walnut Hill on Rambler Way across from Presby Hospital. All of the doctors at PoD are really nice. Always get me in when my kiddos wake up sick!! Good luck.

K. S

I was just this morning calling Dr. Burns to make an appt and found out what you discovered. Don't know if this helps but there are two doctors in her practice that are accepting new patients right now. Dr. Schorlemer and Dr. Hieber. I asked to have one of their nurses call me back so I could ask her some questions. If I end up going there I will email again and tell you if the doctor is one I like.

Have you tried Matthew Yaeger, MD - Walnut Hill and Rambler
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Mom of 2 - Tessa, 3 and Shane, 8

I was referred to Dr. Christopher Becker ###-###-#### and he is at Baylor right by Northpark Mall. I have not met him yet but do have an appt for a meet and greet.

Our pediatrician is Dr. Barbara Durso @ Woodhill Pediatrics. They are located right across from Presby on Walnut Hill.

I have 4 kids, they have seen her since we moved to Dallas almost 8 years ago.

Woodhill Pediatrics
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