Need a New Peditrician

Hi K.,

I don't know where you were before, but I use Boca Pediatrics and I see Dr.Cohen or Shanker they are both very good they open at 8:00 and close at 8:00 . I never had a problem getting a sick visit appt. They are very caring and know what they are doing. The phone number is ###-###-#### .They are also open on sat and sunday !!!

Good Luck!!
A.

I have changed to Suzanne Pavlou, MD. She is by herself, but her office is the cleanest Peds office I've ever seen. She is only on staff at Bethesda and she is absolutely wonderful! She not only cares about the children, but the parents as well. She is located at 1325 Congress Avenue in Boynton (just north of Woolbright). I've been extremely pleased with her care of my 2 1/2 year old son. Hope this helps. The best of luck!
T.

I love my daughters Doc. My daughter loves her too!! :) I went through the long waits and all that and it was very frustrating. Dr. Juana Brehmer (Brehmer Pediatrics) is a sole practitioner. I think the longest I've waited was about 15 minutes. She loves her "children" very much and spend as much time with you as needed. She is open Monday thru Friday as well as half a day on Saturday. Sometimes I'll call her at 7:30 in the a.m. for an appt for my daughter that morning another time I called her at 10p.m. When she is not in the office, the phone gets directed to her Cell. I referred a coworker of mine who just had a new baby girl and they absolutely love her and thank me all the time.
Her number is ###-###-#### Check her out.....I think you'll agree! :)

I take my daughter to Pedatric Assoc in Boynton Beach. I love that there is more then one Dr. in the office. They have late hours and are open 365 days a year. Even on holidays. I love how the Dr's are really interested in the kids and not just racing you through because they are busy. Now, I have had to wait once for 45 mins. Other then that for a year now they have been great for weekend appts and after work appts.
Good luck with where ever you decide to go.

Hi K..
I LOVE our pediatrician and so do other moms on MAMA source. I have seen at least 3 other reviews for Dr Lance Goodman at Pediatric Partners and I can tell you first-hand that Dr. Goodman is wonderful for many reasons. Like you, I am VERY concerned with vaccinations and I often look for alternative/natural mdeications. Dr. Goodman always seems open to and respectful of my suggestions and beliefs. He makes me feel like he really cares about doing what is in the best interest of my girls. I love the fact that his office isn't a "factory" and he NEVER rushes us through the appointment. He takes time to listen and is really dedicated. We see R. Goodman at his Boca office where he and Dr. Cohen practice. She is wonderful too. I have always been able to get in to see Dr Goodman when needed and we have never EVER waited very long in the waiting room. TO me this was a welcome change from our old pediatrician's office, where like you I had waited upwards of an hour just to get in and then we would sit in a room and wait some more. I was "over it" too. We don't have to deal with that anymore. I am happy to drive from West Boynton to see him in East Boca (over by FAU by Boca Communtiy Hospital). My 4-year-old LOVES going to the doctor too. He has personally called our home to check up on her to follow up after appointments if he was worried when she had been really sick. That is just the kind of doctor he is. He really cares and we love him! ###-###-#### is the number for Pediatric Partners.
I wish you much luck in your search for the best pediatrician for your little ones. -A.

Hey K.,

I know how you feel and I had to change pediatricians too. I'm now going to Pediatric Associates. It's a huge group of Doctors and they have offices all over Palm Beach County, Miami/Dade, ST.Lucie. They have some offices that are open on Saturdays and some that are open late in the evenings. I have never called with a sick child and not gotten in that day and the wait wasn't anything longer than we were used to waiting.
I haven't met a Doctor in this group I haven't liked so far. Many of them have kids of their own too.
Hope this helps

I have a great pediatric office in Boca Raton, Boca Pediatrics ###-###-####) by Town Center Mall. They have numerous Dr. on staff & take sick appts that day, they are open 6 days a week and keep long hours. Our Dr. is Dr. Levy, but my son (3yrs) has also seen other Dr's when he is unavailable - which have all been so kind. They have followed up and called me at 8:30-9:00 at night. I can't say enough great things about them. I was referred by my OB & am so glad I decided to use them

I use pediatric Associates and they have a Boca office and A boynton office thay seem to always be available

My son's pediatrician is Dr.Bradford at Pediatrics by the Sea in Delray. He is really good and he answers his calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week. check out his website at:

http://www.pediatricsbythesea.com/

Try Dr. Blanco. Not sure the name of the practice, but there are several doctors (like them all). I NEVER have a problem with waiting and they take sick visits ASAP. In fact, I can usually call while I'm on my way there.

2 locations - east and west Boca.

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By the way, I used to go to Pediatric Associates and ALWAYS had to wait a very long time. That's why I switched. I do not recommend them.

I have one but they are in Atlantis, just North of Lantana, they have a nurse that answers the phone after hours so you never get a service and everytime I have called for a sick appointment, I have never had to wait.

JFK Ped's
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Hope this helps.

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L. K., LMT
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I wanted to second Ali M's comments about Lance Goodman. My experience with him has been the same as hers and I would highly recommend him to anyone who would listen. He is calm, relaxed, and very supportive to parents. I am a new mom and come into the office with a big list of questions that he answers patiently and with kindness. I have also called him in the evening on a holiday with a (probably dumb :-)) question and he called me back immediately and was so nice and understanding. I am also waiting to vaccinate my child (if at all). He makes his suggestions of the vaccinations he beleives I should get, but does not pressure me and literally said "you are her parent, I respect your decisions." Unlike many doctors, he has no ego.

I go to Pediatrics by the Sea, in Delray Beach. Dr. Bradford is the only Doctor so you get to know him on a personal level. He will get you in the day your child is sick and he answers all the calls after hours, no service! Its him. He really loves children, I have two and he has been the best. He remembers every child and is very relaxed. He is great!
Good Luck

Hi K.,
I just read your request and i think you would absolutely love pediatric ass. They have an office in Boynton bch. Where i'v been taking my son for 4 yrs. and i believe they also have an office in Boca and another location. They are open evenings and weekends and have many doctors on staff. I highly recommend Dr.Desnoyers she's GREAT!

Tel#:###-###-####

web: http://www.pediatricassociates.com

Hope the info is helpfull :)

~A.~

Hi K., i have 2 children with medical needs, and the doctor i see is in Delray Beach, her name is Dr. Marcia Malcom at Delray Pediatrics, my son was born with a CHD, she has been so supportive as a doctor, so if he needs shots or just a check up she gets him in when there is no sick children, and she got me in when my daughter was out of medicine for her Asthma and needed an inhaler, she listens to me and she doesn't try to rush the conversation either if i have questions, and she will work you in if you need to be seen. I hope this helps.
S.

I love my pediatricians, but they are over by Palms West....is that too far for you? There are three doctors in the practice......Dr. Ana Napoles-Ruiz, Dr Jason Feather, and they just got a new doctor last week! ###-###-####