Choosing a pediatrician

Are you the only physician in this practice? If you share a practice, will I always see you?

How long have you been practicing?

What would you say influences your medical advice and views that most?

Does a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) work in your office?

Do you have evening or Saturday hours?

How do you (practice) respond to emergency calls?

Do you charge for after hours phone calls or pages?

Do you return every call personally?

Is there a lactation nurse affiliated with your office?

Which hospital are you affiliated with?

What is the scheduled length of your appointments? And how far apart are they scheduled?

How often do you want to see the baby in the first year?

Do you have a "Sick-child" waiting room?

Please add to this list if you have some helpful questions for other moms to ask when choosing a pediatrician.

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