Choosing the Right Pediatrician for Your Child

Your child's health is of the utmost importance. Part of ensuring your child remains healthy is by having them visit a pediatrician for preventative care and both well and sick visits. With so many options out there, you may question how you can pick, and if Dr. Marcie Macolino of Mt. Airy Pediatrics, serving Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA, and the nearby regions, is the right solution. We want to make that decision easier for you.

Education and Experience

 One of the first aspects you want to consider when choosing a pediatrician in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA, is the doctor's education and experience. You want a practitioner who specializes in children and has education from a reputable medical school. Part of this comparison process is also looking to see how long they've been practicing. 

Insurance

While you don't want to put money at the top of the list when considering care for your child, it's a reality that it needs to be a top consideration. As you're searching for a provider, see if they're in your network. If not, you may want to look in another direction. You may be able to use that provider, but be aware that you'll pay more.

Sometimes, the insurance info isn't available online, and you'll need to call the office. In many cases, your insurance provider will list the names of pediatricians in your area on their website.

Reviews

 As you're comparing pediatricians for your little one, take a look at reviews of your main choices. See what other real patients are saying about the care they provide, their bedside manner, and their ability to communicate effectively with both parents and children. Ideally, you want a practitioner with mainly positive reviews.

Check Hours

 It can be hard to juggle everything without coming into a hurdle every now and then. Unfortunately, that hurdle is usually finding a doctor who can take your child after your work or outside of your little one's school and extracurricular activities. No parent wants to watch their child have to suffer from an injury or illness any longer than necessary because office hours are limited. 

That's why you need to consider the practice's office hours. And we have appointments as early as 8 am and as late as 7 pm throughout the week.

Thoughts on Vaccinations, Breastfeeding, Etc.

 You want a pediatrician who respects your feelings but will be honest in their expert opinion. Therefore, as you're choosing, make sure you opt for one you can work with on vaccinations, breastfeeding, psychiatric screening, and other topics. We consider patient education to be an important part of our job.

If you think our pediatrician, Dr. Macolino, of Mt. Airy Pediatrics of Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA, could be a good fit please reach out to us. 

Call 215-247-2996.