Which is better using a Pediatrician or a Family Doctor? My wife seems to think that a Pediatrician is more specialized, so that would be better. I say a Family Doctor would be better because he sees and handles all types of patients. I just am not sure.
2007-01-29 11:23:24 · 4 answers · asked by im2js 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Either specialty is fine.
It just depends on who you and your family are comfortable with. Family docs treat LOTS of kids.
2007-01-29 11:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree with both of you but I would go with the Family Doctor just because your kids are older and becoming more adult and pediatricians tend to deal with "kid" illness's whereas your children are more likely to need a Dr. for teenager problems. Teenagers tend to be embarrassed to have to wait in a room full of kid toys/items .
2007-01-29 19:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by justme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Family Doctor there old enoght and getting younger
2007-01-29 20:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by derek48316 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.aafp.org
2007-01-29 19:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋