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Deciding between two pediatric groups... any help?
Hi! I am due with my first little one in September and the H and I are trying to decide who we'd like for the pediatrician. It's so hard because how do we know how they are with kids?? Anyway, these are the two I'm deciding between, any thoughts? Suggestions? Advice? Thanks!
Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic (the one on Hickman and Beaver, I believe). Does anybody know if this one is affiliated with any of the hospital systems?
Mercy Downtown Pediatric Clinic- It's the one behind Mercy, on Laurel.
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Re: Deciding between two pediatric groups... any help?
We go to DSM Pedi on Hickman/Beaver and I love them. Our main pedi is Dr.Petersen and if she's busy we see Dr.Secory (Mr.All-His ;-)) He is great too (and not too bad on the eyes either. haha-sorry!) . We have always been happy going there and also, they really remember us. It helps when you feel welcome and comfortable at the office.
At each appt they are very thorough and we've only had to wait more than a few minutes once. I'm kind of a crazy, over concerned mom too and they are completely understanding. I've even called the on-call pedis a few times and I was happy with our experience there too.
That's just my two cents!
I go to DSM Pediatric (their Clive location) and I like it. Our favorite is Dr. S, he's great with kids and always takes the extra time to answer all of our questions. Dr. Amy is really good too! I believe they have permissions at all of the area hospitals, or at least at both Mercy and Methodist. They are very knowledgeable and have provided great care for our son.
Sometimes there can be a significant wait in the exam room until the doctor comes in but I think this is pretty typical at all of the pediatric clinics as those appointments tend to take longer and sick kids wanting to be seen that day take up any built in extra schedule time. Making appointments in the early morning or right after the lunch hour helps cut down on this.
All-His might be a better one to weigh in on the hospital permissions. ;-)
haha Jess, no apologies needed, that is sweet of you to say.
The funny thing is that, according to the front desk staff, many parent couples fight over who to see for their appointment - with the dads wanting to see Dr. Petersen and the moms wanting to see my hubby. (Dr. Secory for OP). Ha! I think Amy is really pretty and she is a great doctor too.
For the OP - DSM peds (who have locations in clive and ankeny along w/ beaverdale) has priviledges at all the area hospitals, so they will come and round on any baby born at any hospital, and also take care of their own patients who are admitted to a general medical floor at any hospital, rather than admitting to the hospitalists (NICU and PICU patients are managed by hospitalists). Many patients like this continuity and the familiar face.
Like syd said, my only criticism of the group is the wait time (we arent' immune to it either) at certain times of the day. Different practices have to pick different priorities and this group has chosen to be very accommodating to patient requests for appointments and to spend sufficient time answering all questions. This means when you call for an appointment they will fit you in and will do everything they can to get you who you want to see, but the tradeoff is that sometimes you have to wait awhile to be seen. Adam (dr. secory) does his very best to balance the need to keep moving to stay on schedule with the need to give each patient the time and attention they deserve.
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THANK YOU!!! How incredibly refreshing to hear personal experiences and advice. I really am grateful. My H was actually really wanting to pick that practice anyway, so I think I will go with his pick! I really was clueless.
One thing that was important to me was that the group that we chose, that they come to the hospital when the baby is born. I wasn't real thrilled with the hospitalist idea.
I guess one last question. Do I need to do anything before baby arrives? Should I call them and set anything up, or just let the hospital know who we've chosen?