Pediatrician Referrals...
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sockgirl77
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not trying to argue but i was only a week early and i was 5 lbs 2 oz. and 18 inches. my mom is also only 4'11kwillia said:Sounds like the date was off... 18 inches is awful small for full term...
sockgirl77
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and no, she didn't smoke
sockgirl77
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OMG. i'd be glad that she was born earlycrabcake said:
ouch.Tina2001aniT
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I was just making a point that this is what I know......was not trying to start a debate, if you dont believe me that is up to you.....I am just saying that I know this....but do not have "proof" to show you....crabcake said:
I used to use him as well I used to see him when I was like 17 he was the doctor to finally diagnose what was wrong with my knees after 12 years of trying to figure it out.....I loved him as a doctor....even tool ash there when she was little, then had a disagreement with him over her treatment for something and took her for a second opinion and stayed there........now am hearing all this stuff.......like I said I am not trying to "convince" you or anyone else....I just know what I know.....:shrug:
pixiegirl
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kwillia said:Sounds like the date was off... 18 inches is awful small for full term...
Nope, she was due tomorrow. Had the perfect pregnancy, no problems at all; always measured correctly, gained the right amount of weight and all her sonos were prefectly normal. Babe is perfectly healthy.
sockgirl77
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whew...i was feeling for you!crabcake said:she was born via c-section so I didn't feel a thing.
sockgirl77
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don't worry, me either.crabcake said:please don't feel for me; I don't switch teams.
girliegirl
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Pediatrcians
All parents have heard or have personal horror stories about Doctors. Again, I have never ever had a problem with Dr. Miller, Dr. Reid or Dr. Brubacher. Just to show you how good they have been to me and my son, my husband died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2003. Dr. Miller read the obituary in the paper and called and asked that I bring my son into see him, so they could talk. My son was only 5 at the time. That meant the world to me in that horrible time, that Dr. Miller went out of his way to check on my son and make sure he was ok. I could tell my horror stories on Dr. Dhillon, however, chose not too, as it is all in who you like. You need to make a choice that is right for you and your child. You can only absorb our comments not make a decision based on our comments. Good Luck!
All parents have heard or have personal horror stories about Doctors. Again, I have never ever had a problem with Dr. Miller, Dr. Reid or Dr. Brubacher. Just to show you how good they have been to me and my son, my husband died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2003. Dr. Miller read the obituary in the paper and called and asked that I bring my son into see him, so they could talk. My son was only 5 at the time. That meant the world to me in that horrible time, that Dr. Miller went out of his way to check on my son and make sure he was ok. I could tell my horror stories on Dr. Dhillon, however, chose not too, as it is all in who you like. You need to make a choice that is right for you and your child. You can only absorb our comments not make a decision based on our comments. Good Luck!
Tina2001aniT
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Did not happen to me, happened to someone else.....crabcake said:
Forget I mentioned it....wait until you read it in the paper.......:shrug:
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Kain99
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Hey! If ya wanna take the DQ in for a test run... I'll bring the video camera!crabcake said:
crabcake
But wait, there's more...
Kain99 said:Hey! If ya wanna take the DQ in for a test run... I'll bring the video camera!
DQ has a physician already, but thanks!
I just get annoyed with accusations of sexual harrassment when no facts are provided b/c of all the cases of "he said i looked nice in my dress and I am offended"-type
. I know there are legitimate s.h. cases out there; but it's a pretty serious allegation to sling on someone when you don't provide the facts to back it up. That's someone's reputation, career, husband, father, son, etc. ... If there's a criminal charge against him for it, say so; if not, and if it didn't happen to that particular person who is alleging it, but rather a "friend" or a "friend of a friend", it has no place being said, imo.And accusing someone of sexual harrasment is not an "opinion"; it's a serious allegation, and just because someone 'believes' another person's version of events doesn't make it fact.
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Dymphna
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Called the office of Dr Miller etc to make an appointment for my kids. The conversation went something like this...
Me: I'd like to make an appointment for two of my kids. Hopefully for Feb. 11th.
Receptionist: What is this for?
Me: Regular checkup for a 2 & 4 year old
R: When is the 2 -yo's b-day?
Me: the 4th
R: When was the last time the 11 yo was in for a check up?
Me: I don't know, sometime in February, but it doesn't matter, I've checked with the insurance company already and as long as it isn't in the same calendar year, it is covered.
R: I need to check, because if it was less then 365 days, the insurance company won't pay. What's the 11 yo's name.
Me: he's not 11, he's 4.
R: His name?
Me: (answers question)
R: He was last here on Feb 13th, so any appointment would have to be after that.
Me:I've gone through this before with my other child, the insurance will cover it.
R: If it's less than 365 days they won't, and if they don't, you are responsible for it.
Me: I'll take that risk.
R: It's our policy. I can't make the appointment.
Me: Fine, I'll find another doctor. *slam*
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So, here I am in the Pediatrician referral thread.
The thing is, my insurance company has adopted a more liberal policy in regards to children's appointments. So, if they paid for one kid to go 360 days between visits, 2 years ago, they will certainly pay for this one to go 364 days, instead of 365.
Does anyone else have any opinions or experience with this group?
I've known some doctors who have offices in both LaPlata and Waldorf, who basically just use the LaPlata office as a place to hang out when they have to be on call at the hospital. Do these folks do that or do they really see patients in LaPlata on a regular basis?
There also seems to be a Dr. Haith, a Dr. Dugan and a Dr. Lanni as part of this group.
TIA
Called the office of Dr Miller etc to make an appointment for my kids. The conversation went something like this...
Me: I'd like to make an appointment for two of my kids. Hopefully for Feb. 11th.
Receptionist: What is this for?
Me: Regular checkup for a 2 & 4 year old
R: When is the 2 -yo's b-day?
Me: the 4th
R: When was the last time the 11 yo was in for a check up?
Me: I don't know, sometime in February, but it doesn't matter, I've checked with the insurance company already and as long as it isn't in the same calendar year, it is covered.
R: I need to check, because if it was less then 365 days, the insurance company won't pay. What's the 11 yo's name.
Me: he's not 11, he's 4.
R: His name?
Me: (answers question)
R: He was last here on Feb 13th, so any appointment would have to be after that.
Me:I've gone through this before with my other child, the insurance will cover it.
R: If it's less than 365 days they won't, and if they don't, you are responsible for it.
Me: I'll take that risk.
R: It's our policy. I can't make the appointment.
Me: Fine, I'll find another doctor. *slam*
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So, here I am in the Pediatrician referral thread.
The thing is, my insurance company has adopted a more liberal policy in regards to children's appointments. So, if they paid for one kid to go 360 days between visits, 2 years ago, they will certainly pay for this one to go 364 days, instead of 365.
This group looks promising. Nobody said anything bad in this thread about them. Covered by my insurance. Not in Leonardtown, where there is a 3-day waiting period to make a left turn. They have an office in LaPlata, so maybe I can avoid the craziness of Waldorf.Chasey_Lane said:Doctors Abney, Howell and Minoxi Shah.
Does anyone else have any opinions or experience with this group?
I've known some doctors who have offices in both LaPlata and Waldorf, who basically just use the LaPlata office as a place to hang out when they have to be on call at the hospital. Do these folks do that or do they really see patients in LaPlata on a regular basis?
There also seems to be a Dr. Haith, a Dr. Dugan and a Dr. Lanni as part of this group.
TIA
Lallem18 said:I've been told by everyone and their brother that I am way behind the power curve in finding a pediatrician for my baby who is due 10/29. We are fairly new to the La Plata area, so I was wondering if any of you parents have a pediatrician that you just love and would feel good about referring him/her.
THANKS!!!!
My boys go to Children's Pediatricians and Associates in Waldorf. They have been pretty good to us. (a compliment coming from me, i hate most doctors) they've always gotten us in for a sick appointment when we needed it and don't usually wait too long to be seen. (my first son's old doctor would always have ya wait an hour or so)
the phone # is 301-843-5262 if interested, but i don't know if they are taking new patients.
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