I switched to Children's Physicians when my family practice doctor switched from Methodist to an Alegent-affiliated practice. I just decided it was time to get a real pediatrician and start going to an office specifically set up for children. And boy, do I recommend it. My biggest qualm with my old doc was her crusty old nurses and unpleasant front desk staff. You deal with those people as much as, if not more than the doctor, so it's important to like them. Nurses who specifically work with children are much friendlier and much better equipped to handle issues like meltdowns over shots.
I chose the embassy park location because it was closest to where I lived at the time. I now live in Gretna and there is a CP location out here, but I love Dr. Smith so much that the drive is worth it. She was assigned to me at random, I think, when I first signed up as a new patient but she turned out to be great. Laid back, listens to you, isn't overly opinionated or judgmental of different parenting styles. She also referred us to a great child psychologist affiliated with Children's who practices in the same building once a week. It's nice to have a one-stop shop.
They offer Children's Connect, an online service through which you can look up copies of your child's medical records, schedule appointments, get reminders, email the office staff about non-emergency issues, and best of all, fill out all of the repetitive family history paperwork ahead of time so you don't have to do it at the office.
There are other great resources like breastfeeding consultants and financial counselors.
My only complaint about this particular building is the parking. It's a tiny lot for a large building with multiple businesses. The spaces seem narrow and are awkwardly laid out and of course everyone drives large SUVs and vans and misjudges their vehicle size and often don't do such a neat job of parking...I've really had to squeeze in a couple of times. But that's really the only downside. read more
