94 HAWAII PARENT March/April 2025 have a pediatrician who is a good fit for you. Ideally, you may want to look for a pediatrician who aligns with your beliefs. What is their stance on vaccinations? With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, what accommodations did the doctor provide? Ask if they participate in telemedicine or if they offer telephone visits. Parents will want a pediatrician who is easy to communicate with and who you feel you are able to voice concerns to. Every child is different, and you don’t want to feel that the doctor is just placing your child through an algorithm. There are subtleties pediatricians are trained to recognize. Some pediatricians see kids until 18, but some see until age 21 or even later, so knowing that ahead of time helps you plan for that transition when it happens. You can also find out a You should feel like you can trust the doctor with the welfare of your keiki. lot about a prospective physician by visiting their website if they have one. 5. Any other remarks on choosing a pediatrician? Don’t be afraid to talk to family, friends, coworkers, and anyone else to try to see what the pediatrician’s reputation is in the community. At the end of the day, choosing a pediatrician is like choosing a car. The type of car that is right for you, might not be right for everyone else, so don’t feel bad meeting and talking with multiple pediatricians before finding the best fit for you and your family. You want to find someone who will treat your child as if he or she was their own, someone who you can trust to work with you to best take care of your keiki. Pediatricians are doctors who enjoy taking care of kids, and it is a joy for us to watch them grow up! “At the end of the day, choosing a pediatrician is like choosing a car. “
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