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Would you change doctors?

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Katie111806
Team Pink!

Member since 12/06

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Name:
Katie

Would you change doctors?

I love my current OBGYN and the hospital I will deliver at, but we are potentially moving (our offer on a house was just accepted Chat Icon) about a half hour away. Would you try to find a doc closer to home?

I should also mention I'm not currently working so going to appointments and getting back to the office is not an issue at the moment.

Would love to hear your perspective.

Thanks!

ETA: I'm 16 weeks

Message edited 6/3/2008 3:56:53 PM.

Posted 6/3/08 3:56 PM
 
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1stimemom
Love my boys

Member since 2/08

8766 total posts

Name:
Mrs Dee

Re: Would you change doctors?

Nah, 1/2hr isnt bad at all especially if you love your docs. Definalety worth it!

Posted 6/3/08 3:57 PM
 

My4GirlsMyLife
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Member since 2/08

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Name:
Valerie

Re: Would you change doctors?

Its really hard to find someone you like so I say if you can wing it then stay !! How far is the hospital?

Posted 6/3/08 3:58 PM
 

NinaLemon
It's a boy!!!

Member since 10/07

6453 total posts

Name:
Jeannine

Re: Would you change doctors?

I agree, I'd keep the Doc Chat Icon

Posted 6/3/08 4:01 PM
 

wannabemom
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Member since 12/07

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Name:
aka marriedinportjeff

Re: Would you change doctors?

I wouldn't switch..... you're happy there, and the hospital isn't SO far away... almost everyone has to drive at least 15 min to get to the hospital... I think 30 is still ok.

Posted 6/3/08 4:11 PM
 

pickles16
Real Estate Professional

Member since 11/07

17227 total posts

Name:
Jen

Re: Would you change doctors?

my hospital and doc are about 30 mins without traffic. At first I was hesitant, but didn't like any of the docs in my area and really wanted to deliver at NSUH Manhasset....
ETA to add I wouldn't switch if you are happyChat Icon

Message edited 6/3/2008 4:13:21 PM.

Posted 6/3/08 4:12 PM
 

hmm8191
My loves

Member since 3/06

2908 total posts

Name:
Heather

Re: Would you change doctors?

I'd stay with my doctor. I live in Kew Gardens but am delivering at Lenox Hill in Manhattan. My girlfriend who lives in East Meadow just delivered at Lenox Hill last month. It's more important to be comfortable. 30 minutes is not far at all.

Posted 6/3/08 4:13 PM
 

twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥

Member since 11/07

10116 total posts

Name:
Gabi

Re: Would you change doctors?

I think a 1/2 hour is fine. Stick with your doc! Chat Icon

Posted 6/3/08 4:15 PM
 

pumpkinpye517
LIF Adult

Member since 3/08

1060 total posts

Name:
Tiffany

Re: Would you change doctors?

Posted by twinkletoes807

I think a 1/2 hour is fine. Stick with your doc! Chat Icon



yes!!! a good dr. is hard to find! Im on my 3rd OB during this pregnancy! Stay!!!

Posted 6/3/08 4:17 PM
 

MrsS2005
Mom of 3

Member since 11/05

13118 total posts

Name:
B

Re: Would you change doctors?

I chose my doctor b/c the office is close to my job, which makes it easier to go to appointments. They also have offices in 2 other towns, which are some of the areas where we're looking to buy a house.

How far will the hospital be from your new house? How far away is the office from your new house? If you really love the doctor, I'd probably stay with the practice. If you want the name of my practice, let me know. I've been very happy with them so far. Chat Icon

Congratulations on the house! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/3/08 4:52 PM
 

mikeswife06
Drama Momma

Member since 9/06

9947 total posts

Name:
Anne

Re: Would you change doctors?

Nah. My dr. is 20 mins away, 30 in traffic. So is my hospital Chat Icon

Posted 6/3/08 5:07 PM
 

MorningCuppaCoffee
Tired!

Member since 12/07

16353 total posts

Name:
Allison

Re: Would you change doctors?

Nah, I wouldn't switch. I live a distance from my doctor, as well as the hospital I will be delivering at. Probably a good 40 minutes or so without traffic. Everyone has eased my mind that distance is not really an issue especially when you think about quality and access to good services.

Posted 6/3/08 6:04 PM
 
 

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