I'm giving this Pediatrician one star for her friendly staff.
It was our first time coming to this office. The doctor came in said hello, asked how we found out about her and then after hearing my response she began to ask pediatric questions.
The moment she asked if we have received the Covid-19 vaccine and heard my response she began to look at me, up and down. Questioned my response. I answered with no and when she questioned why, I told her because it's our choice not to.
She then started to ask how long the kids are on screens, if they have friends to play, if they get exercise. All reasonable questions. After hearing all my response, and said, " So there's no structure." I responded with the way I run my house during school days and summer. With an ASSUMPTIVE question, asked if I cook at home or go out to eat a lot. (YES! I cook at home every day three to six times a day.) I responded with a yes, I cook at home, I do not like to buy food from restaurants. She then continued looking at me with judgement eyes, (up and down)"
Then she asked again about the Covid vaccine and why we aren't getting it.
Why would she ask again, clearly we had that conversation already.
I gave her the same response.
When she finished checking my 3rd child. She asked again about the Covid vaccine, at this point she also asked if it was because of the side effects. I resumed the conversation with, " I heard about that 13 year old boys who died from the heart thing after getting the shot. I am not willing to risk losing my son!"
She continued, explained how my son has a higher risk of getting sick from Covid then from Myocarditis.
At this point I was getting really uncomfortable.
I finished off by telling her," I believe that my children's immune system is strong enough that if they were to catch Covid, they will fight it off. "
We ended with her telling me that she wanted to make sure that she gave me the right info about the vaccine.......
I would NOT recommend this Pediatrician. First of all, I brought my kids to see a doctor. I didn't go into this clinic to be interrogated about why we are choosing NOT to get vaccinated.
Second, how dare she question my parenting! Not to sound righteous, but I am a good mother!
Finially, I didn't go seeking for parenting counseling, I came to seek a pediatrician!!
How dare you Dr. Taraneh Mostaghashi assume there is no structure in my home, assume anything about our lifestyle!!
I'm really disappointed with this woman. read more