General Practitioner (GP) or Family Doctor: Infant
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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...
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 ...
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...
Pediatrician or Family Doctor?
Asked by A.D. from Elmira
on April 30, 2008
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I am a first time mom due in July and my husband and I are trying to figure out whether to use a family doctor or pediatrician. Any advice? What are the pros and con...
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- I feel pretty well versed on this topic... I have just had my third baby (born in November) and we happen to move quite often (my husband in the military). We are sch...
- I don't know where you live but we use Seashore Pediatrics Wall NJ (rt138) - We have been using them for years and I would never change who I am using - I hope this helps
- HI CONGRADULATIONS!! A pediatrician doctor I fell will suit the baby needs at this time. Ask family or friend if they know any that they could recommend . good luck
Family Doctor Needed
Asked by H.M. from Kansas City
on November 16, 2008
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I recently moved to South Kansas City, MO. My family and I are in need a a family doctor. My fiance has been having some abnormal pains in his chest area and want him...
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- I've been seeing Dr. Christine Boylan for almost 10 years now. I absolutely LOVE her! She delivered my daughter and will be delivering our 2nd baby next June! My hu...
- I love my doctor's office! They are in the Menorah Medical Center. There is several doctors and a male doctor. I've never had to wait more than 10 mins and never had...
- Dr. Kent Bogner is in Belton, MO but he is WONDERFUL!!! He has been our family doctor for over 12 years now. You can also look into doctor's at St. Joseph medical ce...
Finding Pediatricain or Family Doctor???
Asked by S.W. from Houston
on February 29, 2008
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Hi moms! Well I am asking another question. I need to findc a family doctor or pediatrition for my children and family in the Deer park, Pasadena, or LaPote areas if...
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- I LOVE my Pediatrician. Her name is Neera Bhutani she is at Clear Lake Pediatric Clinic (Hwy 3 & Bay Area Blvd). All of her staff are wonderful too. I have had to c...
- I love my Pedi in Webster. Bay Area Pediatrics. We use Dr Twining, but I don't know if he's accepting new patients. However, all the doctor's in the practice are fa...
- There are the (family practice) Boones on Jana and Fairmont (near HEB), on Fairmont in LaPorte there is a clinic in the strip center behind Burger King and my husband ...
Pediatrician or Family Practice
Asked by J.J. from Portland
on January 28, 2010
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I have a daughter who is 12 weeks old and I'm wondering about the differences between pediatricians and family practice doctors. I brought her to my family practice do...
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- My daughter was not premie and didn't have any complications, but was under the 5th percentile for growth. She has been developing fine with all milestones hit and is ...
- If you have a choice, I would go with a pediatrician. My triplets were born 32w6d and spent about 3 weeks in the hopital, coming home on different days. We found a ped...
- You definitely want a pediatrician. Family practice docs are wonderful but for a baby you want a doc that specializes in babies. My son was a 32 week preemie and spe...
Looking for Family Practice in Centerville
Asked by I.R. from Washington DC
on February 5, 2009
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I am looking for a family practice that you recomend on Centreville or Fairfax but prefer Centreville, I dont have any issues now but with the pregnancy, even I have ...
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- Hi, As with the other responses, I as well take my son to Union Mill Pediatrics since he is so little (11mos). I think that they accept kids up to the age of 18. ...
- I go to Rocky Run Family Practice ###-###-#### 5645 Stone Rd. Centreville, VA 20120. I have no experience with major health issues. I go there for routine check-ups o...
- Although I realize it would be nice to have a family practice, I think there is something valuable about having doctors that specialize in childhood issues. We go to ...
Seeking Internest, General Practioner in Bellevue/Issaquah
Asked by P.C. from Seattle
on March 8, 2008
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I have lived in Bellevue for 6 years and still go to the doctor in Gig Harbor. Does anyone have a recommendation for an internest or general practioner in the Bellevu...
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- I see a woman in the Factoria UW Physiscians clinic, her name is DR. Neeti Choudhury, and I like her a lot. Also there is Dr Piehl there too, and Dr. Anne Platzner. ...
- UW Medicine has a primary care clinic in both Issaquah and Bellevue: http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Facilities/NeighborhoodClinics/ The Issaquah Clinic has a Pe...
- Hi Patty, there are some great natural health practices all over seattle. I go to one on California Ave. in West Seattle for my son, and am also going to Seattle Natur...
