Open-minded Pediatrician in Hampton Roads?

[wilcofoxtrot]

I am new to the area, and need to find a pediatrician before my son arrives in September. Does anyone have a referral for a doctor in Hampton Roads? We live in Chesapeake, but would be willing to drive for a good doctor. We'll be cloth diapering, exclusive breast feeding, and would prefer a doctor that would support a delayed vax schedule. Any recommendations are welcomed.

[lisadoni]

I take my kids to pediatrics of kempsville in VB. It's not far from the chesapeake border. Dr. Downing is the best! The other docs there are good too. I haven't gotten many comments on cloth when we've been there, but those I have gotten have been neutral to positive. I know they support bf'ing, but not sure on delay-vax since we aren't doing that. I do love that they don't push antibiotics (they make sure there is a need) and discourage fever-reducing meds unless it's a high fever or child is really uncomfortable.

[jaime]

I see Dr. Bolduc at Newport News Pediatrics and he rec. to BF for at least 2 years, loves my cloth diapers, we delay vax, and was very open-minded when I came to him with the info of a naturopath when my lo started with symptoms of food intolerances. She is now on hemp milk after weaning and he is totally cool with it. His LC is great also :)

[fieroangel]

I dont live in Va anymore but I grew up in Va beach and my ped. was Dr William Feldman and he was great I remember him well. He might be retired now but you can look in the yellow pages and see

[kochanyk]

Anyone perhaps with Tricare that has a recommendation for a pedi? We're also selective/delayed vaxing and none of those docs are listed for Tricare :(

[ChristinaMarie0218]

Anyone perhaps with Tricare that has a recommendation for a pedi? We're also selective/delayed vaxing and none of those docs are listed for Tricare :(

DD's getting an alternate vaccine schedule with some being delayed and the nurses at the oceana clinic have been great.

[tkdavie]

Dr. Michelle Curry in Chesapeake is really great!! She is very supportive and its her practice, and her NP is AWESOME!! I dont know about the delay vax thing, but i am certain if you explain your reasons, she will be open minded and work with you. She is also really good about avoiding meds unless ABSOLUTELY a must.

[topazdodge]

I found a great pedi in Arlington, VA. Not sure how far that is from where you are, though, I'm only up here temporarily. Her name is Dr. Barbara Stevens, and I can give you her # and addy if you need it. She is definitely pro-BF (especially extended BF), and is cool with my CD. I don't know about vax issues since we fully vax, but she is extremely thorough, and I really like her.:thumbsup:

[tamarag]

We absolutley LOVE Stacy Kucharzk at General Booth Pediatrics. She is a nurse practioner and a LC! We are EBF, CDing and have always been SUPER happy with Stacy. Also we love Dr. Bazil but she is currently on mat leave. Their number is 668-6700. I believe they are opening another practice up at Princess Anne. Oh and they have a new Pedi there that we saw once that was super nice too!

I am not sure about delayed Vax because we aren't doing that but I am sure she would be completey supportive on which route you want to take regarding vaxing. I do have a good friend who is not vaxing her DD and they also BF and see Dr. Bazil.

Just an FYI if your DD/DS ever does need a shot request for nurse Chrissy! She is AWESOME!

P.S. We have tricare Prime too!

If you have any questions please feel free to ask!

:goodvibes: :thumbsup:

[Danielle Pinkel]

we like our (tricare prime) Drs at pediatric affiliates (on grayson rd), but since our fav dr just retired from there, we may switch to dr maddren!! I would check them both out!

[sabrina_the_mommies]

Anyone perhaps with Tricare that has a recommendation for a pedi? We're also selective/delayed vaxing and none of those docs are listed for Tricare :(

we're on tricare prime & both my girls (& soon to be myself too) see Dr. Madren in VB. 757 689 8430