As a first time mom, I wanted the best doctor in town and thought who better than the author of Baby911. My husband and I were both extremely disappointed with Dr. Brown. From the beginning we felt as if she rushed through our appointments and questions. And often times, she acted as if our questions were ridiculous, as if we should know better (and we have read every book on babies there are). I expressed an interest in a delayed vaccine schedule and she would hear none of it. \r
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When my daughter turned a year, Dr. Brown diagnosed her as ""delayed"" because she was not yet walking or talking. I went through the steps to get an appointment with Easter Seals, then decided to get a second opinion. Our new pediatrician calmed our fears, saying that our daughter was perfectly healthy and on track. And of course, 2 months later she was walking and saying words.\r
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Overall, I disliked Dr. Brown's bedside manner. I felt that she was often rushed and cold and talked down to me and my husband. I didn't realize how much it bothered me until we switched pediatricians and found someone much warmer, friendlier and more attentive. Going to well-checks is a much more relaxed and pleasant experience than it EVER was at Capital Pediatrics.
Pros: On our insurance
Cons: Bedside manner, rushed and not friendly
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