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| - I've been looking for a new pediatrician, so when my youngest became sick I decided to try this practice.
They were able to fit me in within the hour that I called. There are two entrances: one for well child and one for sick children. The waiting room is very clean, new furnishings, and beach theme which is carried through to the patient rooms.
Even with filling out paperwork, we only waited 17 minutes before being called back to take vital statistics.
We saw Dr. Johnson. She was thorough and addressed my questions and concerns (even concerns that I didn't have). I felt that she is passionate about patient education and an advocate for her patients.
So, why 3 stars? During our visit, Dr. Johnson asked if my son ate breakfast that morning. My toddler proudly blurted out that he had "monster toast and pretzels." Although, yes he had toast (multi-grain, and the monster part is by cutting the toast with a cookie cutter) he didn't mention that he also ate 2 'lil cuties first (yes, there was no protein that morning). The pretzels were grabbed on our way to our appointment because it was during our lunch and nap time. I didn't have time to prepare a lunch because we were rushing out the door to make the appointment after I called. She asked if he eats that every day. I kind of laughed and said of course not thinking the conversation would be over with because I wasn't there for that reason and didn't want to have a long conversation about it.
Obviously, she didn't believe me and Dr. Johnson took this opportunity to 'educate' me about obesity in America. She lectured on about poor diets of refined and processed food and examples of those foods. We were not there for a well-child visit, I was there because my child was ill. This office has never seen my child and has no previous records to compare weight. If they did, they would know that neither of my children are obese. As mater of fact, my youngest was 36th percentile for weight at his most recent well-child.
I'm sure I sat there with my mouth gaping open. I didn't know what to say. I go to great lengths to ensure my family has healthy food choices. I regularly shop at 3 different stores for organic fruits, vegetables, and lean meat. In my defense (and no offense to those who have), my children have never been to McDonald's. My husband and I follow a rigorous exercise program 5 days a week and primarily follow a paleo and low carb diet. We ensure our children have active play and make healthy food choices. I do have "unhealthy candy and processed food snacks" in my home, but typically it goes stale and gets thrown away long before anyone eats them.
So, yes my toddler ate toast and pretzels that day. It was one moment of the day, one snapshot of time that he didn't have the best of meals. He was sick. In between 'meals,' he typically grazes on fruits, vegetables, and nuts all day and he has an overall "well-balanced diet."
I realize there is an obesity crises, but my family is far from obese. She even went on to make a shocked remark during his physical exam that he isn't obese.
It is the holiday season. I'm sure she sees plenty of people that over-indulge and families that are obese. However, that is no reason to shame me and make me feel like a bad parent based on this one time visit and information that my toddler provided. She has no background from other interactions on my children.
Will I go back? I don't know at this point and I wouldn't see her. I'm still flabbergasted that I was lectured about providing improper food for my child on my first visit. And, I'm mad at myself for being so caught off guard and not speaking up. Parenting is challenging and difficult, you shouldn't be judged and shamed at your pediatrician's office for something that has no merit.
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