May I request a particular
physician?
Yes, you may request to see a particular
physician within the group. Just notify the staff
when you call
to make the appointment. However please recognize that the physician
you prefer to see may not be in the office that day or may have an
extremely high patient volume for the day. At that time, you will be
asked to see another physician within the group.
On occasion, why do two physicians exam my child on the same
visit?
One of the many
advantages of being with a pediatric group versus a solo
practitioner is that consults are readily available. This is done to
benefit the child and to establish the best course of treatment for
your child.
When I bring my child in for an illness, I do not always
receive an antibiotic for him/her why?
For viral
illnesses, antibiotics do not help and in certain situations, may
have an adverse affect. Over the years it has been found and
reported that in the United States, people have built up resistance
to antibiotics. It is the recommendation of the American Academy of
Pediatrics and other Medical organizations that the use of
antibiotics not be used to treat viral illnesses. While it is
frustrating for the parents and the patients, the only way a viral
illness will leave is with
time.
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