Finding a good medical doctor for an adolescent, in a sense, is like finding a life-long partner that can they can grow into adulthood with;a doctor who may eventually become their family doctor. Your child cannot see a pediatrician forever, so it is important as they mature to consider seeking a medical doctor that deals with adolescent health issues before your child hits her teen years.
Ask your relative, friends and co-workers for referrals from their teens about the medical doctors they use. This is a great approach to finding your adolescent a medical doctor because you are receiving credible references from people you know and trust.
Contact a doctor referral service program through various medical centers and hospitals.
Research adolescent doctors online. Go to the American Medical Association website. Search for adolescent medical doctors within your area. If you do not find any that are local, search for medical doctors that are in surrounding areas. A good doctor is worth a little bit of travel.
Check with your health insurance company. See if your company has any referrals for reputable adolescent medical doctors. Most insurance companies will have a list of doctors in your area that may meet your needs.
Speak with the nurse or doctor at your adolescents school. Ask if the doctor has her own practice. Ask for any references of medical doctors that treat adolescents.
Ask your child's former pediatrician for references. Contact several pediatricians, if your former doctor does not have any references. Also, ask your general practitioner if she has any references for adolescent medical doctors.
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