Once upon a time, a pediatrician knew exactly what to do with smaller children. You didn't have all…read morethese charts and percentages telling you how well your kid was growing or if they were "normal." Dr. Waggoner is one of those doctors. He's the third one I've been to, and I'm not an uppity person or cheapskate.. I am however a skeptic in a lot of areas. Every tine is go to other doctors, they didn't know what to do with my first kid's mild jaundice or his growth (I'm of Asian decent and my wife is like 5 foot). It's discouraging to see your kid on the 20th percentile of anything, but doctor here knows his stuff, he doesn't send you to a specialist every time you go in... plus he's a very nice knowledgeable person. I've been to doctors who like to show off their med school vocabulary... ones that don't really care.. ones that love referral money to get you to other specialists. Just watching him hold, interact, and look at my kid - I just knew this is a guy that loves his job and cares for his patients. I hate to give a good review to flood his offices (potentially) but I can't recommend Dr. Waggoner enough.

Anytime your child leaves after getting a shot without a tear in their eye is always a great day…read more The cookie at checkout is a great touch. We love Dr. Secory and all the physicians at the clinic.

Very kind staff! They've always taken good care of me. I'll be moving soon so sadly I won't be able…read moreto visit their office anymore, but it was always cleanly and orderly

First time coming here I was lost... haha. I called them and the receptionist was so helpful and…read moreguided me to the building. Embarrassing but that was such great customer service. I switched pediatrics because the old one was too far away now and I'm glad I did. The inside is clean and very modern. The staff are very caring and provided overall really great service and care!

Dr. Kratochvil is my son's pediatrician, which is no easy task. My wife and I are both medical…read moreprofessionals, and what polite people probably call "high maintenance". We ask a lot of questions, we constantly fight with our insurance company to cover things for our son, and we probably drive all of our physicians crazy as a result. We're not the parents that call everytime our son sneezes, just a little more demanding. Despite all of this, Dr. Kratochvil is wonderful to us and to our son. Answers the questions. Supports our concerns. She is always willing to take the time to discuss anything we need. Unlike many physicians, she listens very well. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pediatrician in Midtown.

I was referred to Jillyn upon release from the NICU with our son. She is highly regarded in the…read moremedical community for her expertise in preemie care. She always made me feel empowered to assist in the special care my son needed. She is so easy to talk to and understand. Most important...my children LOVE her! My son tells me he needs to go see Dr. K when he gets a sniffle...not that we do, but still very CUTE.

When we came in the atmosphere was inviting and pleasant, the nurses were very nice and made us…read morefeel welcome. Dr. Fornoff was more awesome than I thought, we had a lot to unpack on the doctor from referrals to specialists to getting a script for medical supplies and he did not disappoint, we even got a few items to help us out until we can start getting her medical supplies. I'm so glad I chose this doctor for my daughter, there is no other doctor I would want to go to, would highly recommend

When it comes to your littles, you want nothing but the best. My kids are getting to transition…read moreage, but they have been coming here since birth. The healthcare team take time to not only answer questions but also provide reassurance and education. I especially like that they talk directly to the kids about their care and engage them in small talk as well. When I used the on call system on a weekend, the doctor was patient, kind, and calming. He also answered questions and didn't just send us off to the ED as a precaution. While my kids don't have any special healthcare needs, I know they have experience working with a variety of patient needs. Highly recommend!

I started taking my girls here on a recommendation from an employee of another medical facility…read more She said that pediatrician Dr. Laura Hirl was the absolute best of the best, and that she won't let her own kids see anyone else. We had to get put on a waitlist for awhile, because Dr. Hirl wasn't even taking new patients at the time. When we finally got in, I understood immediately why she came so highly recommended. She has all of the genuine, warm, happy and funny bedside demeanor that I think all pediatricians should have. On top of all that, this woman is THOROUGH. She has never once rushed us through an appointment. She's checked every inch, run through all possibilities, offered multiple options, been upfront and honest, and I just cannot say enough good things about her. In addition to all the great things about Dr. Hirl, the rest of the staff here are very friendly and upbeat. It has always been a good experience.

The doctors and staff at DSM Pediatrics in Ankeny are amazing!! They are always there to answer…read morequestions and truly care about their patients. I've never felt rushed and they take time to get to know my children and put them at ease. I can't speak highly enough about the clinic and I'm so thankful we found them!

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Great staff, friendly and helpful. It takes a while to be seen even if you get called back right…read moreaway. I feel like my appointments usually take close to an hour, even for simple check ups for my baby. My son's both see Dr. Shidler and she is the best doctor I've ever had! I highly recommend her because she is professional while also being down to earth. I've went through a few doctors because I've never found one that I felt comfortable with or that seemed to genuinely care about my children, but she does. The location is in a nice area, lakeside. There is never any issue with parking which I love. It's always very clean and they even have separate seating inside for sick kids so the non sick kids won't catch anything. If your looking for a new doctor for your kiddos or just curious about this place I say make the switch, I love it here!

Dr Leah is amazing at what she does and the staff is very welcoming. Highly recommendread more

While on maternity leave the staff at Vive were truly my social network. Always welcoming me with…read moreopen arms. They remember details about you and actually care. They have an amazing positive energy and are extremely accommodating. Leah is knowledgeable and you can tell she loves what she does. They are sincere and make my entire family feel welcome. My son is 3 months old and has been going to Leah since he was born. It has been an amazing experience.

Very friendly and professional. My son has made huge improvements since starting his therapy, and…read moreLOVES his therapist, Danielle, and his sessions with her. I'm very happy to be a continued client with Blank Pediatric Therapy in Altoona.