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Seeing Dr. O. with Lee
So, Bee saw Dr. Chez on Thursday; on Friday, Lee and I were off to Davis to visit Dr. O for a 2-year checkup. Dr. O is both boys' pediatrician. He's the reason we were referred to Dr. Chez in the first place. So, if I heart Dr. Chez, I heart-heart Dr. O.
This visit was no different. He knows that we are uncomfortable with immunizations, and doesn't pressure us at all. He gave Lee high-fives and "knuckles", and loved the fact that he says "otay" instead of "okay". Lee had fun with Dr. O - he did everything the doctor asked with no tears (first time). He's still a very big boy - off the chart for weight, in the 75th for height, and 70th for head-size. When we lived in Canada, I dreaded going to the doctor with the boys. It was a 10-minute visit, always running 30-45 minutes late, and a whirl-wind in and out. The doctor would do the requisite measurements, as if you had any questions, and then he/she was gone. I remember asking about Bee's language delay, when he was 18 months old, and being totally brushed off. At 3 years old, a doctor mentioned that he might have Selective Mutism. This was two minutes after meeting Bee for the first time. It was not a pleasant experience. So having a doctor that listens to you is a welcome change. A doctor who truly cares about your children. Who notices that they've gotten haircuts (and even that Mom has changed her hairstyle). A doctor who shakes their hands and gives them stickers. Let's them play with the stethoscope. And most of all, makes them want to come back again. Thank you, Dr. O! (If you're interested, it's Dr. Oberholtzer - Sutter Davis pediatrics) 3 comments from 3 users
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creatress
on Apr 15, 2008 at 10:53 AM
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munchkinsmom
on Apr 15, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Good doctors are hard to find! Go Dr. O! (man, I wish I lived closer to Davis...)
posted by
Jenniefromtheblock
on Jun 5, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I will have to look into this Doctor. He sounds very sincere and gentle. The doctor I have now Carson dosen't respond well with. Thank you for shearing your experiance and recomendation.
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You're so right. A good Dr. can make ALL the difference! I'm so glad you found one for your boys.
I can still get very angry if I remeber all the brush-off's I got when my son was little. Rrrrg.