Our daughter was a patient of Michael Starbuck. She was often not seen by the MD but a PA. We brought her in several times in one month complaining of swollen and painful lymph nodes, and other issues. They were not concerned. Fortunately an x-ray technician at TCH recognized and caught leukemia in her bone marrow. Arvada Pediatrics never even called to ask how she was doing after she was diagnosed and spent a week in the hospital. We have since changed pediatricians, and even getting records transferred has been a problem.
At Children's Hospital, they told us that they are always impressed when a pediatrician catches this diagnosis. I know that I want my kids seen by an impressive MD.
Cons: Missed a serious diagnosis
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