Meeting with Pediatrician, what questions should I ask?

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Hi! FTM and we will be meeting with babies pediatrician this Wednesday, was wondering if there are questions or things we should be looking out for? Thank you mamas

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QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR
• Do you accept my insurance?
• How long have you been in practice? Where did you attend medical school? Are you a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics?
• Do you have any sub-specialties?
• Is this a solo or group practice? If it’s solo, who covers you when you’re gone? If it’s a group, how often will we see the other doctors in the practice?
• What is your childcare philosophy? What are your views on vaccines, antibiotics, alternative medicine, bottle feeding, circumcision, sleep training, etc.?
• Will you discuss issues such as parenting strategies and my child’s emotional and social development?
• Will your initial meeting with my baby be at the hospital or the first checkup?
• What is your schedule for well baby checkups?
• How far in advance do well appointments need to be scheduled?
• Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
• What are your hours? Are you available to see us in the evenings or on weekends?
• What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? How are off-hour emergencies handled?
• Do you respond to questions by email? Do you accept calls for routine and non-emergency questions? If I leave a message, how long does it usually take you to return the call?
• Do you have separate sick and well waiting rooms?
• What hospitals do you work with? If my child has to be hospitalized, where would he be admitted?
• What tests are handled in the office, and what is done elsewhere? Where?
• What are your policies for insurance claims, lab policies, payments and billing?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
• Did you feel comfortable with the doctor? Did you like his or her communication style and bedside manner?
• Was the interview rushed? Did the doctor take the time to clearly address all of your questions?
• Did your child respond well to the doctor? Did the doctor seem compassionate and patient?
• Was the office clean?
• Was the waiting room kid-friendly, with toys and books?
• How long did you wait before seeing the doctor?
• How easy was it to schedule the interview?
• Was the office staff helpful? Were the nurses friendly?
• Was the office conveniently located? Did it offer adequate parking?

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If you plan on breast feeding, I would ask BF related questions. You want a strong support system that includes your pediatrician you don’t want someone pushing formula at you every visit .
I would ask if they reserve slots for same day appointments. 
Do the encourage/shy away from immunizations
That’s all I can think of at the moment my oldest is 15 and has seen the same dr since birth so I am out of the loop a little lol

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