Pediatrician recommendations

[dogmama22]

FTM here due in June, so I have some time, but wanted to start looking around for a pediatrician.  I've done some searching on Google and this group and didn't find enough of the information that I was looking for, so I'm hoping you all can give advice.  We live on the eastern side of Cinci and would love a ped that's a little crunchier minded.  We plan to vaccinate and all that, but I'm looking for someone who supports breastfeeding and isn't too quick to medicate.  I promise we're not too out there on the crunchy side, I've just heard a handful of horror stories on peds suggesting that breastfeeding or cloth diapers are to blame when an illness arises.  If you love your pediatrician, would you please post here with your name and just a quick note with why you love them? TIA!

[JoBub]

We use Springdale Mason Pediatric. They definitely support BF, but were also totally supportive when I decided to switch to formula after 6 months. and I think would be supportive of your semi-crunchy viewpoint.

What I love: There are 10 doctors. And they have evening and weekend hours. If LO gets sick in the morning, you can probably see the doctor that same day. For well visits, you can choose to see your favorite doctor.

ETA: they have two locations. Not sure if either of them would be convenient for you though.

[vlagroupie]

Welcome and congrats on your upcoming LO! We go to Anderson Hills Pediatrics we see Dr Broderick. He is supportive of BF they also have an awesome LC (Toni, can't remember her last name) on staff that you will see a couple of times after baby is born. I all saw Jaime Grubert for a visit a I really liked her too, I've actually thought about switching to her but I think she's only at the Anderson location and we usually go to the Amelia location. GL!

[bazingaa]

Mar 5, 2015 5:47:43 GMT -5 JoBub said:

We use Springdale Mason Pediatric. They definitely support BF, but were also totally supportive when I decided to switch to formula after 6 months. and I think would be supportive of your semi-crunchy viewpoint.

What I love: There are 10 doctors. And they have evening and weekend hours. If LO gets sick in the morning, you can probably see the doctor that same day. For well visits, you can choose to see your favorite doctor.

ETA: they have two locations. Not sure if either of them would be convenient for you though.

Ok, this is getting a little weird. Are you my long lost twin?! Same doctors, same classes, do we have a common cousin or something?

[ladytiffany24]

We use Suburban Pediatrics and love them. They have a few locations, including one in Cincy but I'm not sure where it's located in relation to you. We love Dr. K and Dr. Wallace comes highly recommended as well.

[udflyer]

We use ESD pediatrics. They have offices in Hyde park and Milford (I think...?). Would fit with your level of crunchiness (which sounds similar to our own). We've always gotten in same day for sick visits and they are very much "it's your baby, these are your options, you make the decision". We love them!

[sstwinklinglites]

HI!

We use Eastgate Pediatrics, not sure where that's at in relation to you.

We always see Dr. McConnell, but have also seen Dr. Shofeld (SP). They fit in with your level of crunchiness. Very supportive of anything you want to do with your LO, so long as it's safe. They've never questioned any of my decisions regarding LO. We vaccinate on schedule, so we've never had a conversation regarding not vaccinating or doing it on a different schedule, but since you plan to vaccinate, it shouldn't be an issue.

I've always been able to get in for a sick baby visit, and been able to reach the on - call doctor on weekends. They work directly with Children's, so any referrals you need, will be at Children's.

GL!!!

[nachomomma]

We see Dr. Pramuk at Trihealth Pediatic at Kenwood. We bf and cd, and have never had an issue. However, I wouldn't call them crunchy.

[dogmama22]

Thank you so much everyone! This looks like a great list to start looking into further

[mrscatfarmer13]

I'm in Nky so I won't rec my pedi. I hope the rest of your pregnancy is H&H.

[babylove518]

Mar 5, 2015 10:54:53 GMT -5 theophania said:

We use Group Health and love them, but I don't know if they have offices on the East side.

We use them too. We go to the mason location. My lo is only 2 months, but so far they're fine. They also have multiple drs so you can get in quickly if needed.