Salud Pediatrics

Frequently Asked Questions (20 entries)

• What medical school did the pediatrician attend, and where did he or she undergo postgraduate and residency training?
• What are the doctor's present hospital appointments?
• If it becomes necessary for your youngster to be hospitalized, where would she be admitted?
• Is the practice easily accessible by public transportation?
• What are the office hours?
• Do you have evening or weekend hours?
• What is the doctor's policy on taking and returning phone calls?
• What is your policy on vaccines?
• Is there a nurse in the office who can answer routine questions?
• Is the doctor in a group practice with other physicians?
• Does another physician cover for the doctor at times?
• Who handles phone calls when the office is closed?
• How are visits for acute illnesses handled?
• Can I make an appointment on short notice if my child needs to see the pediatrician because of a sore throat or an infection, for example?
• What are the doctor's fees for sick visits, routine examinations, and immunizations?
• In what managed-care programs does the doctor participate?
• If your child should ever develop a complex illness that necessitates the care of one or more specialists, will your pediatrician coordinate care among all the doctors providing treatment?
• I’m expecting my first child, what do I need to do if I want to come to your office?
• Once I deliver my baby, what then?
• If I would like to transfer to Salud Pediatrics, what do I need to do?