General Practitioner (GP) or Family Doctor
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General Practioner Vs. Pediatrician
Asked by C.D. from Canton
on August 19, 2009
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Currently, I have my daughter going to a General practioner. I have no real complaints with her medical care as she is healthy. However, I wonder if there are any be...
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- Hi C.! Just my opinion, but I am a big on seeing specialists. A GP can't know everything about everything, you know? I wouldn't go see a regular Dr about my toothac...
- This is what sealed the deal for me as far as a Ped vs Gp. Yeah the obvious is the speciality of a pediatrition but there is one thing that a Ped office can offer that...
- A family physician knows just as much about caring for kids as a pediatrician. They all went through the same medical school program. You'd be surprised how many kid...
Family Doctor
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on June 22, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good family doctor in the SE Macomb County area? We have a pediatrician we love, but my husband and I are looking for a good doctor for ourselves.
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- I love both Dr. Audrey Sim and Dr. Carolyn Nine. Dr. Sim moved from the building I was in so you will have to look her up, but Dr. Nine's number is: ###-###-####. She ...
- Shelby Pediatrics Associates and Child Lung Center are awesome. I see Dr. Ventimiglia there and Dr. Patel is great too.
- I have a family doctor that I love. Barbara Tess,MD. She is located at 9 mile & I94. She is part of the Cornerstone Pointe Family Phys. group . ###-###-####
Pediatrician vs Family Practice
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on September 23, 2010
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Hi moms,
My husband has new insurance so we are forced to make decisions about changing doctors for our daughter. Does anyone have strong feelings one way or the o...
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- Pediatricians are trained in how to deal with children and their illnesses. I would not take a child under elementary age to anyone else. Just my opinion.
- With my first child I used a ped for a little over a year. He was ok but I did not care for him so started taking my son to the family doctor. When I found out my 2nd ...
- I have mixed feelings about this. If your doctor is up to date on lots of things then it may be okay. Sometimes Pediatricians are just downright goofy. I mean, some ...
Need a Good Family Doctor
Asked by A.L. from Houston
on March 18, 2008
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We moved to League City last July and are still looking for a family doctor that fits our family. Does anyone know of a good family doctor that will see all five of m...
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- Hi A., Nassau Bay Pediatric, more specifically Dr. Perona. She is a great doctor and definitely respects the opinion of an experienced parent. She only sees kids....
- A.~ Try "Your Family Doktor" on 17030 Hwy. 3 in Webster - ###-###-####. I think there are about five in the practice and we've seen three. They were all wonderful...
- I agree with a previous poster Your Family Doktors is a great office. I have never had longer them a 3-5 minute wait with them. I go to Dr. Hooker and he is amazing ...
Family Practice or General Practice?
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on January 27, 2009
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Hello all I can finally find a doc for myself however I haven't had my own primary physician since I was 15. Yes it's been far too long. I honestly don't know who to g...
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- When my children were little, they saw a pediatrician. We eventually all switched to a family doctor because when one kid got sick, we all got sick and the family doc...
- Hi M., You need to see an internist. A FP and a GP may have not done as much schooling as and internist. In the past they could start practicing right after medical...
- Hi M., I absolutely LOVE my doctor. I find that he is extremely knowledgeable and respectful of naturopathic routes too. He's flexible and just a really good pers...
Seeking General Practioner in Northwest Suburbs
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on June 17, 2008
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I am looking for a new General Practioner in the Northwest Suburbs for my Mother. She is unhappy with her current doctor and really wants to find a doctor who will lo...
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- L., I have a D.O. I absolutely LOVE...and was telling a friend of mine about her and it turns out we have the same dr! Her name is Celeste Galizia-Cress. She work...
- I haven't seen her yet, but my OB/GYN recommended Dr. Katherine Kamholz (who I see is already recommended here). I trust another Dr's opinion.
- I see Dr Gail Bryant in Arlington Heights and I really like her.
Pediatrician VS. Family Doctor?????
Asked by M.H. from Kansas City
on April 17, 2008
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I am due in about 8 weeks and can't really make up my mind on wether my newborn should see a pediatrician or just our regular family doctor. My mother is a nurse at m...
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- Don't worry either way you choose....the doctor will always be there when you need them or a nurse. Don't worry Mommy to be, you & baby will be fine:-). God luck & God...
- I say better safe then sorry. My daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and she probably would have beed diagnosed earlier if she had had a pediatrician even thoug...
- M., The experience a pediatrician can bring to the table vs. a family doctor, is priceless. Have you been seeing your family doctor all throughout your pregnancy...
Ob-Gyn Or Family Doctor?
Asked by M.H. from Charlotte
on January 6, 2011
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Hi Moms,
Is it necessary to ever go to an ob-gyn again if you are done having kids? Can't I just see my regular family doctor for my annual pap smears and for birt...
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- I see my regular family doc for my yearly paps. But, he himself said that if there is ever a problem, he would prefer I see a GYN.
- I had my primary care doctor do my annual exam/pap smear for 11 years because I didn't want to go back to an Ob/Gyn that I didn't like. When I experienced some problem...
- OB/GYN's have more training in that area and I feel far more comfortable going to them for annual papsmears and birth control. And like Kim S. said, if your PCP ever s...
General Practioner with Pediatric Quality
Asked by V.L. from Detroit
on August 16, 2006
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I'm going to be a firt-time mom this year and my husband and I just recently moved to the Rochester, MI area. We are hoping to find a General Practioner or Family Pra...
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- I LOVE Mercy Medical in Lake Orion..there are four doctors..we use Dr. Timothy Dickson..but if he's not available and you're sick they always get you in usually within...
- My Mom took me to Dr. Das in Lake Orion (he is very good, but doesn't accept our insurance). I take my kids to Dr. Perla in the Lake Orion Beaumont building. There a...
- Hi V.- I have a wonderful doctor for you! He is a family practice MD. He is awesome! Very caring. His partners are wonderful as well. They are located in Rochest...
Looking for Family Practice Doctor in Keller
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on August 23, 2010
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I am looking for experienced family practice doctor in Keller who has experience in handling patients with diabetes. I am having difficulty finding endocrinologist aro...
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- We love Dr. Erica Swegler at North Hills Family medicine. She was named Texas family doctor of the year a few years ago. The practice just moved into a new facility in...
- We love our family practice dr. tommy duncan on heritage trace (in the 7eleven shopping center) he's wonderful!!
- I know of a really good one in Flower Mound. Not sure that you will be interested in driving, but his name is Dr. Haque. He is wonderful! Very knowledgeable. I have be...
