I'm not sure how many people really research their Pediatricians before they pick one, but I'm big on research. I have to say, after my initial visit with Dr. Haber, I was not impressed. Although she had all the credentials that I was looking for (lots of experience, ABP certified, has done some research), I was quite disappointed in her lack to look outside the box. She's uncomfortable with deviating from her own opinions and will flat out lie to you in order for you to bend to her way of thinking.
The situation was over vaccines. I'm sure many a Pediatrician will cringe at the thought of having "the vaccine conversation" with parents - especially those who've educated themselves via the internet. However, we're not the average web-smart parents (although we are web-savvy); I subscribe to several Pediatric medical journals and also try to keep up-to-date on the most recent research. I vaccinate my child (my own choice, I'm not saying other parents should/n't), but I like doing a couple of shots (no pun intended) every month, instead of a bunch every other month. Dr. Haber had a problem with this. We're not sure why, but she must have been in an argumentative mood. She was obviously not up-to-date with the most recent research going on, nor had she read up on the ingredients in vaccines, but she was determined to attempt to argue her way into changing our minds. Even, at one point, lying to us about the ingredients.
I'm not saying she's a bad doctor, she's probably one of the best (she's also a professor at a local medical school), but she's just not the one for us. read more