We found Dr. Tatyana while searching for a pediatrician in our neighborhood. Although the hospital where we had our daughter recommended a pediatrician in their network, we had second thoughts as their offices are quite a distance from us and we do not have a car. Instead, I decided to follow the advice of a coworker who suggested that we find a pediatrician within a few blocks of our house in case of emergency.
Anyways, I found Dr. Tatyana's office online and met the receptionists before we had the baby. They told us to come back after she was born. Although we had made an appointment with Dr. Tatyana for a few days after returning from the hospital, the hospital nurses freaked out when they discovered that the baby had lost a little weight after birth. They basically demanded that we see their in-network doctor as soon as we got home. Although the in-network doctor was kind, it was a pain to strap our crying newborn into a car seat and to shell out $20 each way. When we finally made it to Dr. Tatyana, she assured us that an initial weight loss is normal for breastfed babies, and that the baby had actually regained her lost weight in the span of those few days. The doctor was encouraging at my decision to exclusively breastfeed our baby. Her reassurances calmed my nerves and gave me the confidence to continue what I felt instinctively was right for my baby.
Ever since then, we have enjoyed a good relationship with Dr. Tatyana and her staff. Whenever we need a note for daycare or if we have questions about our baby's health, we can speak to the doctor or her staff, who are also knowledgeable about everything baby related. When we come in for our well baby visits, the doctor remembers our baby and keeps up with her progress. I am so happy we found this jewel of a practice. We look forward to a long relationship with Dr. Tatyana and her friendly staff. read more