ROC NY Pediatrician Help

[laurelmyers]

Hi everyone,

Today I took my daughter in for her 2 month check up.  When it came time for shots, I voiced my concerns to the doctor, and gave her a schedule I would like to use (from Dr Sears).  She was very disrespectful about my wishes, and ended up not clearing my child for daycare (all she said to us was that she may not be able to attend daycare, not that she wouldnt allow her).  It's not that I don't want any vaccines for my child, I just want to use a delayed schedule; I don't think she needs to get several shots at once.  I am also very against the Hep B shot.  Does anyone in Rochester, NY have a pediatrician who is willing to do a delayed vaccine schedule?  Any help is appreciated, and needed ASAP!  Thanks!

Edited by laurelmyers - 9/1/11 at 9:02pm

[CharlotteMommy]

Laurel,

Did you get any recommendations from this? We're expecting in February and starting to look for pediatricians in Rochester, NY, and wondering if you had any referrals you could share. Hope you were able to find someone for your daughter!

[laurelmyers]

We are going to Dr Matthew Fleig, out in Irondequoit. It's kinda far, but I think it's worth the drive to have a doctor who will listen and work with me.  I definitely recommend him.  Also, since you are not expecting until Feb, you should look up Dr Emily Queenan. She called me too late or I would have gone to her. She's an MD but also does the natural stuff too (I can't remember what that's called). Last I heard she's in the 19th ward, but moving somewhere else. She's accepting only newborns, so I'm sure you could get an appt to meet with her. I recommend meeting with several pediatricians before making a decision though!  We originally went to Elmwood Pediatrics, and they are really nice there, but like I said in an earlier post, our doctor would not work with me about vaccines.

If you want Dr Fleig's number, send me a message!  He's a family doctor, so he does it all (babies, teens, adults, ob/gyn).  He seems a little different, but I really like him.

[CharlotteMommy]

Thanks so much! I have contacted Dr. Queenan, and also asked my chiropractor about other referrals. She recommended Genesis Pediatrics on Elmgrove Rd, I'll post again if it turns out they're alternative schedule friendly!