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Interviewing a Prospective Pediatrician

When searching for a pediatrician for your new baby, be sure to ask lots of questions and do your research. Use the following checklist to keep track of the prospective pediatrician's credentials and contact information, as well as the questions you ask and his or her responses.

Doctor's Name: ____________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________ Fax Number: _________________

Email Address: _________________________

Appointment Date: _____________

Time: _______________

Office

What type of practice is it (solo/group)?

solo

group

Is the office convenient?

yes

no

What are the hours?

__________________

__________________

Are they flexible in accommodating your schedule?

yes

no

Are the office staff/nurses friendly, courteous and helpful?

yes

no

Were you kept waiting long?

yes

no

Is the office environment clean and comfortable?

yes

no

Is the waiting area child-friendly?

yes

no

How are the routine appointments scheduled?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Do they schedule all apointments at the same time? (well baby vs. sick baby)?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Basic Questions

How long have you been in practice?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

What additional training do you have?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

If solo practitioner, who will cover for you when you're not available?

_____________________________________

Phone Number

_____________________________________

If a group practice, how often will I see the other doctors?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

How available are you to answer my questions?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

When is the best time to reach you?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

How do I reach you if I need to?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Phone #

_____________________________________

Who takes your calls after office hours?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Which hospitals are you affiliated with?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

How do you feel about circumcision?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

What are your views about breastfeeding?

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Would you recommend any classes, activities or literature for children/babies that might benefit me?

yes

no

Which ones? ___________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Additional Question(s) You Might Have

Did you feel comfortable with the doctor?

yes

Do you feel you can ask a question without feeling embarrassed?

yes

Did they take the time to talk to you?

yes

Did you feel like they were rushing you through the appointment?

yes

Did they answer your questions completely?

yes

no

Final Comments:

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Rating

(Scale from 1-10: 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest)

_____________________________________

Decision

yes

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