Delayed/selective Vax friendly Ped in N.Austin / Cedar Park - Page 2

[onlygirls]

We go to Bee Caves pediatrics (note they are NOT in Bee Caves but right by Barton Creek Mall).

We have seen Dr. Hudson, Dr. Parr and Dr. Norton. Norton is my fave. I have gotten the vax talk from the other ped's but I feel like they are trying to cover thier butts with vax refusal and I had to initial the chart where we refused. Fine with me. I want a ped and I am happy that they will see us. I should probably switch to family practice soon but I do not have a doc for me.

We came from CA and used to go to Dr. Sears where they asked one time and that was it. None of my kids are vaxed. 6 years, 3 years and 9 months.

[Dolphin]

Just a note that Dr. Eady is now firing people who don't vax.

[MandarijnOrange]

 Well, everyone can mark Treehouse Pediatrics off the list. They are closed to new patients (mostly) unless you are willing to be interviewed. I mentioned a delayed vaccination schedule in my call and was not allowed in the practice because they are a "pro vaccination practice that follows the schedule and while they do work with some parents on a delayed schedule, they do so on a VERY limited basis". ie. They don't want patients who don't want to vaccinate and definitely don't want a reputation as a practice that is non-vaccine friendly. 

[maptome]

We see Dr. Travis at Treehouse.  He's not my favorite, but he does let us do selective/delayed vaxing.  He doesn't give us a hard time about it nor does anyone at Treehouse.  We did an interview when I was pregnant.  It may be worth giving them a call if you need another option.  Caveat, the nurse practitioners and Dr. Travis will tell you to cry it out for every parenting issue you have, but I just ignore them.
 

Originally Posted by MandarijnOrange 

 Well, everyone can mark Treehouse Pediatrics off the list. They are closed to new patients (mostly) unless you are willing to be interviewed. I mentioned a delayed vaccination schedule in my call and was not allowed in the practice because they are a "pro vaccination practice that follows the schedule and while they do work with some parents on a delayed schedule, they do so on a VERY limited basis". ie. They don't want patients who don't want to vaccinate and definitely don't want a reputation as a practice that is non-vaccine friendly. 

[MandarijnOrange]

Originally Posted by maptome 

We see Dr. Travis at Treehouse.  He's not my favorite, but he does let us do selective/delayed vaxing.  He doesn't give us a hard time about it nor does anyone at Treehouse.  We did an interview when I was pregnant.  It may be worth giving them a call if you need another option.  Caveat, the nurse practitioners and Dr. Travis will tell you to cry it out for every parenting issue you have, but I just ignore them.
 

See, that's the thing. I've been trying to find a ped that was okay with delayed vaxing which is why I called Treehouse in the first place. I didn't even intend to mention vaxing at all when they called me back to setup an interview between me and the Dr. I requested, but they asked me directly who we saw now and why we were leaving and it just didn't occur to me to make something else up. I told them we didn't vax and our pediatrician was adamant that we get certain vaxes or we could not remain in her practice. That was when she launched into this whole schpeal about the entire practice being pro-vax. To which my response was that, I, as the parent can still refuse right? They said yes, but she again, emphasized the stance on being pro-vax. I said (and this is true as well) that I don't have a problem with being offered vaccinations or them being discussed. I just don't want to be pressured to get them when it's ultimately my decision to make. 

She consulted with the Dr. and called me back the next day and told me that he decided we would not be a good fit with their practice and that I should find someone who is more open to delayed/selective vax'ing. To which I responded that I would if I could. 

People I've talked to think that the state or the AAP or the medical board or somebody is threatening doctors with their medical licenses if they don't comply with the vaccination schedule. It's a smart way of getting around the whole parents have rights issue... parents will always have the right to refuse, but doctors on the other hand can have their license revoked. It puts parents like me into a very difficult situation. Honestly, I feel like I'm being forced to choose between vaccinating my kids or getting them substandard care in other areas. 

If you haven't contacted Treehouse previously, by all means, go for it... just don't mention the V word.
 

[puddle]

We see Dr. Hutchens at Cedar Park Pediatric & Family Medicine.  We were with Dr. Hutchens previously at Schoolhouse Pediatrics, and we both ended up moving to Cedar Park at the same time.  We've always done selective/delayed vaxes and Dr. Hutchens has always been respectful about it.  At our last appointment I specifically asked if they would take non-vaxing patients, and she said that while they aren't trying to advertise it or anything, they will take them, although other doctors in the practice feel more strongly about vaxing than she does.  However--our last appointment was in June, so I don't know if any policies have changed since then.

[octanebeetle27]

We go to ARC Discovery in Cedar Park. We haven't been going for long (we had been at ARC Cedar Park and had seen the same family doc since our oldest was born in '02--miss him so much since he retired!). Anyway, we selectively vax and also delay vaccines. Dr. Rice at ARC Discovery was completely fine with that. She said she understood why parents did that and it does make sense to her especially in situations like ours (no daycare situations, breastfeeding until past age 1). So, so far so good.

[NoelleRose]

I'd love any updated answers to this question.  We recently moved from Austin to Georgetown.  We have been driving back to see Dr. Wheelock in Austin (love her, but it's an hour without traffic with young kids in the car!)  We would love any new feeback on Dr. Pickens in GT, Dr. Hutchens in Cedar Park, Dr. Chang or Dr. Travis at Treehouse in Round Rock, or anyone else that has been found helpful with selective vaccinations.  Our older daughter has sensory processing, so I'd like to see a pediatrician (not a family Dr.)  Thanks!
 

[puddle]

Dr. Hutchens is no longer carrying patients--she's just working on a fill-in basis when needed.  The practice will still accept patients who selectively vax (although not if they don't vax at all), but I didn't feel like the rest of the practice was a good fit so we switched to Dr. Eady.  She is a family practice doctor, but my kids love her.  We do selectively vax, and the options for families who don't vaccinate at all in this area are dwindling.
 

[julieinthesky]

We've been with Dr. Travis since October of 09 when my first son was born.  When we interviewed him he seemed very open to selective vax, which is what we have done now with both sons.  However, at the last two appointments the nurse has had me sign a paper that I was offered the vax and refused, blahblah.  So I am also thinking they are getting some sort of pressure from higher up.  Totally agreed with previous poster that I don't care for their "parenting" advice - have also been told to cry it out, when I had bf'ing issues with my older son was told to give formula, etc.  I have also been considering looking for someone who *supports* our lifestyle, not just grudgingly accepts it, but our well visits are short and sweet and get the job done for now.  I've never been given any flack over cloth diapers, not circ'ing, or when my oldest was still nursing at 2.5  And I am just too lazy and too busy to look for someone new.

I have heard good things about Dr. Gabriel Millar being more of an AP-friendly ped.  One of my friends quit his practice because he refused to give her a flu shot when she was pregnant and she really wanted one, so could be worth looking into.  I believe he's off Wyoming Springs. 
 

[Renae08]

We started out at Wyoming Springs Pediatrics and they claimed to be "vax friendly" when I interviewed them, but once we started seeing them they tried to pressure us at each appointment. We then moved on to Dr. Pickens and Dr. Ramsey at Chisholm Trail Pediatrics in Georgetown and LOVE them! We told them what our wishes were regarding vaxes at our first appointment and have never been questioned since. They really allow you to be the parent and call the shots when it comes to your child's care.