25 of the Best Pediatricians Near Me in paterson, NJ

Looking for the best pediatrician near paterson, NJ? Find a top pediatrician near you in paterson, NJ who is an expert in your specific condition. A pediatrician is a doctor who treats a wide range of conditions for children under the age of 18.

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    Pediatrics | Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology
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    Pediatrics | Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology
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    CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic

    622 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Oberfield, a professor of pediatrics, has been the director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Columbia University Irving Medical Center since 2004. Throughout her career, Dr. Oberfield has been dedicated to educating the next generation of pediatric endocrinology sub-specialists. She was for many years director of the fellowship training program in pediatric endocrinology, and is currently associate program director. Since 2005 she has been the principal investigator of a T32 training grant in pediatric endocrinology from the NIH National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases, one of only a handful of such programs in the country. Since 1998, she has mentored more than 35 fellows and more than 30 pre-doctoral students including Endocrine Society, DERC, and Doris Duke summer fellows.From 2021-2022 Dr. Oberfield served as president of the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES), an international organization of more than 1,300 members, that provides resources for healthcare professionals and trainees and affords educational support for patients and families affected by disorders of the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands; growth disturbances; and conditions of bone metabolism and diabetes. Her priorities as president, she says, were “to maintain and expand the relevance of bench, translational and clinical researcher as well as the importance of the practicing pediatric endocrinologist, even in an era when delivery of health care and research related to children and adolescents is being dramatically eroded.”Dr. Oberfield has been engaged in patient-oriented research for her entire career, with a particular focus on disorders of adrenal hormone synthesis, adrenarche, and PCOS. She has conducted studies of body composition in children and continues to be involved in multiple studies of childhood obesity.Her clinical research has centered around the developmental/pediatric endocrinology, specifically the HPA axis which intimately affects metabolic function, interacting with adiposity, including studies of body composition in adrenarche and PCOS. She has been the author or co-author of more than 225 articles, multiple chapters and reviews, and is an invited speaker at national and international meetings, including the 2012 NIH-sponsored Evidence Based Methodology Workshop on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. She is currently an editor for the Journal of Pediatrics and is an associate editor for Hormone Research in Pediatrics. She continues to be listed in Castle Connelly’s “America’s Top Doctors” and NY Magazine’s “Best Doctors."". Dr. Oberfield is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Intersex, Precocious Puberty, Obesity, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Oberfield is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. Dr. Oberfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Pediatrics | Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
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    Pediatrics | Pediatric Gastroenterology
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    ColumbiaDoctors - Glenpointe

    300 Frank W Burr Blvd, Suite 130, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mercedes Martinez, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, the Medical Director of the Intestinal Transplant Program at the Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Organ Transplantation, and the Medical Director, Pediatric Abdominal Organ Transplantation Transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian. She provides state-of-the-art care for children with a multitude of liver and intestinal issues, including children with liver and intestinal failure that require transplantation and for those with intestinal failure associated liver disease. Dr. Martinez is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in treating liver tumors and autoimmune liver disorders. Her research interests include liver biomarkers of operational tolerance and personalized immunosuppression, liver tumors in children, autoimmune liver diseases, metabolic disorders, nutritional deficiencies associated with liver diseases, and intestinal failure. In addition, she has been part of multi-center collaborative efforts to study the impact of autoimmune liver disorders in children and clinical trials of immunosuppression withdrawal.Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at columbiasurgery.org/liver. Dr. Martinez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Martinez is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology, and Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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    DP Pediatrics

    142 Totowa Road, Suite 8, 
    Totowa, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Krishna Pandey is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Totowa, New Jersey. Dr. Pandey is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Obesity in Children, Diarrhea, Japanese Encephalitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pandey is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Pandey is currently accepting new patients.

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    HMH - Pediatric Endocrinology And Diabetes - Hackensack

    650 From Road, Suite 430A, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Sirak is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and CHARGE Syndrome. Dr. Sirak is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation . Dr. Sirak is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Pediatrics
    Expertise in
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    Pediatrics
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    St Josephs Medical Group PC

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Punita Gupta is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Gaucher Disease, and Gaucher Disease Type 1. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    20-20 Fair Lawn Avenue, 
    Fair Lawn, NJ 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Chism is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Dr. Chism is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Chism is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Chism is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Dr R's Kid Pediatrics, LLC

    871 Allwood Road, Suite 2, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Russian, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients

    Gulbakhor Rakhimova is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Rakhimova is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Roseola, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Rakhimova is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Rakhimova is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Kindcare Pediatric Center

    63 Central Avenue, 
    Passaic, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Crystabel Polanco is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Passaic, New Jersey. Dr. Polanco is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, Increased Head Circumference, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Polanco is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Polanco is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Tenafly Pediatrics

    704 Palisade Avenue, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Novogroder is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Novogroder is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Sheehan Syndrome, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric. Dr. Novogroder is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Novogroder is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Tenafly Pediatrics

    1135 Broad Street, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Anderson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Croup, and Roseola. Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Hawthorne Pediatrics

    330 Lafayette Avenue, 
    Hawthorne, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Marengo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Dr. Marengo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Obesity in Children, Croup, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Marengo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Marengo is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Tenafly Pediatrics

    1135 Broad Street, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Maury Buchalter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Buchalter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Croup. Dr. Buchalter is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Buchalter is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Fayrouz Pediatrics

    540 Straight Street, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hisham Gadalla is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Gadalla is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Gadalla is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Gadalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
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    Hawthorne Pediatrics LLC

    330 Lafayette Ave, 
    Hawthorne, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudia Kim is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Scarlet Fever, and Sunken Fontanelles. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Tenafly Pediatrics

    1135 Broad Street, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Wisotsky is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Wisotsky is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Croup. Dr. Wisotsky is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Wisotsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Nuheights Pediatrics

    2 Brighton Road, Suite 404, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jagdish Seth is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Seth is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Herpangina, Obesity in Children, and Roseola. Dr. Seth is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Tenafly Pediatrics

    1135 Broad Street, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raquel Bronfeld is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Bronfeld is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Asthma in Children, and Croup. Dr. Bronfeld is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bronfeld is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Polin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Polin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Sepsis, Premature Infant, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Expertise in
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    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooja Bhagia is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Bhagia is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer and Esophageal Cancer.

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    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Debruin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Debruin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Meckel's Diverticulum, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Debruin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mario Colletti is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Colletti is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Cerebral Hypoxia, DiGeorge Syndrome, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Colletti is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
    2
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    Kid Kare Medical

    15-01 Broadway, Suite 36, 
    Fair Lawn, NJ 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Irina Bass is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Dr. Bass is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pertussis, Obesity in Children, Cystoisosporiasis, and Diarrhea. Dr. Bass is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bass is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    PediatriCare Associates

    1225 McBride Avenue, 
    Woodland Park, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Shafi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Dr. Shafi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup. Dr. Shafi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shafi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Pediatrics | Infectious Disease
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    Pediatrics | Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required
    504 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 206, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Aynur Devli is a Pediatrics specialist and an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Devli is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. Devli is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Devli is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
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    Riverside Medical Group

    18 Railroad Avenue, 
    Rochelle Park, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Basil Bruno is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Dr. Bruno is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Bruno is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bruno is currently accepting new patients.

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    How do I find a Pediatrician near paterson, NJ?

    A Pediatrician is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Pediatrician near paterson, NJ at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near paterson, NJ to get diagnosed and treated.

    You can find a Pediatrician in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:
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    What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Pediatricians,  near paterson, NJ?

    • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
    • Adults near paterson, NJ generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
    • Older adults near paterson, NJ may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
    • Some women near paterson, NJ choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.

    How do I get a referral near paterson, NJ from my Pediatrician?

    Typically, your paterson Pediatrician will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near paterson, NJ.

    Should I get a second opinion from another Pediatrician near paterson, NJ for my health condition?

    When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Pediatrician or a specialist near paterson, NJ. If you just received a diagnosis from you Pediatrician, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near paterson, NJ to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Pediatrician. Most doctors, including Pediatricians, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Pediatrician or specialist near paterson, NJ who can provide a second opinion.

    How do I find a specialist near paterson, NJ, in addition to my Pediatrician, for my specific condition?

    There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Pediatricians and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like paterson. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a paterson doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition. 
    When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Pediatrician in paterson may know about?

    Pediatricians know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Pediatrician. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your paterson Pediatrician.

    How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near paterson, NJ?

    How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near paterson, NJ?
    Depending on your specific health condition, your Pediatrician may bring up clinical trials near paterson, NJ during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Pediatrician may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near paterson, NJ, that your Pediatrician might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Pediatrician.

    What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Pediatrician near paterson, NJ?

    Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Pediatrician in paterson. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Pediatrician visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your paterson Pediatrician.

    When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I get the most out of my Pediatrician appointment near paterson, NJ?

    Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Pediatrician. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your paterson Pediatrician, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Pediatrician. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Pediatrician.

    What questions should I ask my paterson Pediatrician?

    A few topics you may wish to ask your Pediatrician about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Pediatricians, whether you should see a specialist near paterson, NJ other than your Pediatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Pediatrician.

    Can a Pediatrician near paterson, NJ help me check symptoms?

    Depending on your symptoms,  a Pediatrician near paterson, NJ may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Pediatrician visit for discussion.

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatricians near paterson, NJ?

    You should always contact your Pediatrician’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Pediatrician has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near paterson, NJ may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.

    How far should I travel to find the best Pediatrician near paterson, NJ?

    Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Pediatrician in person in paterson. For Pediatricians, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in paterson, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near paterson, NJ if possible.

    In recent years, many Pediatricians  have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Pediatrician near paterson, NJ. You might wish to consider contacting your Pediatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for paterson, as well as your insurance provider.

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