Where to Go? - Mesa,AZ

Updated on February 15, 2008
T.R. asks from Mesa, AZ
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Alright. Since I have moved to Mesa (Stapley and Mckellips)I have had the hardest time finding a pediatrician that I really like. I would have kept the one I had before but he moved out of state and I didn't like anyone else at his office. I have tried a "family practice" but I don't think my son gets the medical attention he needs. I want someone who KNOWS kids. Not just sees them because they see the whole family.

I have tried a couple offices, One seemed really out of date and I didn't like the staff. And the Most recent one I went to just made me seem out of place and I didn't like the office. I mean a pediatricans office shouldn't saw, oh don't let your kids touch anything and not have any toys in the waiting room.

I just want a good Pediatrician. Insurance doesn't matter, I can see anyone whom I choose. I just want to know what other moms think of different offices. I have to get ready for my sons 15mo check up and I want someone I can stick with.. so MOMMIES PLEASE HELP!!!!

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M.M.

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East Valley Pediatrics Val Vista/Baseline
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My kids see Dr. Kendra Hall we really like her. They have about 5 other doctor's in the office.

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A.S.

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I had the same problem of finding a good pedia t when Emmalee was born. I had a recommend from a friend to see DR. Saba or DR. Seitter. I love my pedia t so much! They are so nice and friendly, and knowing that you will always get in if you need to and you are always called back when you have questions is amazing! They are on Dobson and the 60 in the same complex as the hospital. The practice is called Pediatric Medical assocites. # ###-###-####. I highly recommend them! And I hate doctors!!! :)

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R.B.

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I have been seeing Dr. Pendleton at Pendleton Pediatrics since my kids were born three years ago. She opened a new office about a year ago and she and her staff are great. They are all moms so they really know kids. The office is on Chandler Blvd just west of Alma School. Here's the website http://www.pendletonpeds.com/

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M.S.

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I would go to Gilbert Pediatrics -they are at Greenfield and Baseline - -I know its a bit of a drive but I live on Mesa Dr and I wouldn't take my two boys anywhere else! PLus, if you can't make it in during normal business hours they have a twilight pediatrics from 630 to 10 Monday thru Saturday with the same doctors -so no rushes to Urgent Care -plus all the paperwork is already there for the kids -I LOVE THIS PLACE :0) if you want, their number is ###-###-####

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D.J.

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Hi T.,
I know it's a bit of a drive (I'm in Mesa too, Lindsay & Brown) but I take my boys to Dr. Amy Shoptaugh. They have seen her for 15 years now, and I will not trust anyone else with my older son's numerous medical issues.
She is at All About Kids Pediatrics on Rural & US60 - 4450 S Rural Rd Ste C216, ###-###-####.
She has really gone out of her way over the years to help research and connect me with various specialists for my son, and my boys think she is great too!

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D.G.

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We love the Drs at Gilbert Pediatrics.
Even our 5 children (14~son, 8~son, 4~daughter, 2~son & 16mo~son) that we take there love their dr.
The staff is warm & friendly & they have a great "child-friendly" waiting room with a playhouse, train-table & plenty of toys & books.
We go to the Baseline & Greenfield location...but I hear they have another location which may or may not be closer in proximity to you.
We live in West Mesa and take the drive...well worth it.
You can give them a call at the following #.
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Good luck.
~D.

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M.S.

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Our sons goes to Dr. Suda at Gateway Pediatrics and we love her and her staff. Her office is right next to Chandler Regional Hospital, not sure if you want to come this way from Mesa but I think she's worth it. Her website is: www.greatcareforkids.com

Good luck!

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G.V.

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Hi T.,

Try Mesa Pediatrics at ###-###-####.

Good luck!

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J.H.

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Several people I know, including the doctor who delivered my twins, recommend Mesa Pediatrics. Haven't tried them as its a little too far from SE Chandler.

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S.B.

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Hi T.,
We have been taking our son to Pueblo Pediatrics at Country Club and Baseline in Mesa since he was born. All the doctors are good but Dr. Simonella is great with kids. My son loves going to the doctor and never has any fear because they are all so nice. Phone ####-###-####. I have called in the middle of night if my son is sick and the doctor always calls right back. Can't ask for better than that. Good luck.

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J.S.

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A friend of mine is a nurse at Pueblo Pediatrics. They are at 60 and stapley I think? Anyway, check them out at pueblopeds.com Or go in for a consult

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L.A.

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I would steer clear of East Mesa Pediatrics as well as Happy Kids Pediatrics...see my reviews in the business sections.

I know it may be far, but I would say they are so worth it. I got to Mesa Pediatrics. They have four offices to choose from. The third pediatrician was the charm for me. Their offices are clean, the one I go to has a play set outside. They don't really have toys in the waiting area, but they play movies and have a fish tank, both of which keep my 2 year old occupied ;) They always get us in when one of the girls is sick. And the office in South Tempe/Ahwatukee has evening and Saturday hours. You can go there even if you usually go to one of the other offices. Good luck in your search!

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A.M.

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Try Dr. William Seitter. He's at Dobson and the 60 (not too far) and he's been our pediatrian for 9 years.

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L.B.

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East Valley Children's Center! ###-###-#### We have Dr. Aaron, but all the doctors in that practice (Curran, Leiferman) are awesome! They make you feel comfortable and not crazy as a parent and they have addressed all my children's needs for many years. The nurse practitioners are fabulous also. The building is a little retro, but the rooms are brightly painted with cartoons and Dr. Suess characters. It is on George Dr. just East of the 101 and just North of the 60 off of Southern.

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K.S.

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I am not familiar with Mesa but there is a FABULOUS doctor in Chanlder...Dr. Pendleton (www.pendletonpeds.com) I called her in tears after my 2nd child was born and my first was tantruming and she called me back, 730pm on a friday, to discuss behavioral issues!! She is amazing for physical, emotional, cognitive support for both children and parents!
good luck

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S.S.

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Hi T.. I have a 7 month old cutie and I didn't know where to start either. I asked my OB where she took her kids and I couldn't be happier. We use the Pedriatric Medical Associates group, our doc is Dr. Seitter. They're located in a medical building outside Banner Desert. There's a big fish tank in the waiting room, which keeps my baby occupied. There's also always a cartoon movie playing in the waiting room- Shrek, Finding Nemo, etc. They've been great when I have even stupid questions and they return my calls promptly! Good luck!

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S.D.

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I absolutely LOVE Mesa Pediatrics!! Any Dr. that I have seen there has been great, although my kids see Bill Gause as their main provider. They actually get excited to go see Dr. Bill, he is awesome! There are a few different practices for Mesa Ped's in the valley but we go to the one on Greenfield/Guadalupe because it is closest. Good Luck!

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C.C.

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I got to a family practice doctor, but he has two little boys under age 3, and he is absolutely wonderful with my 7 month old son and our whole family! Dr. Davis with Western Family Medicine, on Val Vista & Pecos. He always takes the time to talk with you about any concerns, and never makes you feel stupid when you have questions. I am a first time mom and could not have asked for a better doctor!

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A.

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I HIGHLY reccomend Gilbert Pediatrics. My kids love Dr. Guthrie but everyone in the office is great. Good luck!

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S.B.

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Hi T. - I LOve Puble Pediatrics - we have been going there a few years & my Daughter is 4.5 & has always been able to get a fast appt.- the offices are clean but have toys & books & Kid movies & the staff is All VEry Knowledgable & Available - you can look them up under www.pueblopeds.com or give them a call at ###-###-#### - they Specialize in Kids & Have a couple of offices one in Mesa is Very Close to You :)- you can tell them we referred you if you like - Good Luck - S. belcher & azure :)

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K.M.

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We take our kids to Mesa Pediatrics, they are AWESOME! They have 4 locations, one in Tempe, one in Ahwatukee and two in Gilbert. I have been to all of their offices and I can't say one bad thing about ANY of the doctors, nurses, medical assistants or front office, everyone who works there is always so willing to help and they are always so friendly. I love them we have been taking both our boys to them since my first son was 6 months old...our first pediatrician did not work out. But nothing but GREAT things to report about Mesa Pediatrics. You can check them out on their website at www.mesapeds.com Good luck!

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T.V.

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Hello trish
my mother-in-law works for a pediatrician in mesa.
Dr. Brenda kronborg, d.o.
Superstition springs mall suite s-1007
mesa,arizona 85206
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i take my four children to see her and she has always been good to them. They have toys in the waiting room and play childrens movies.

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C.M.

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Gilbert Pediatrics is great. I know it is a little far from your home, but they are worth it. Dr. Carroll is amazing. He takes time to answer all your questions, and brings up questions you didn't even think about. I have seen a few other doctors there as well, and they are all great with kids. I would never go anywhere else!

To top it off, they have a pediatric urgent care open after hours. So, if your son gets sick and you can't get to the doctor's office before closing, go there and get the same doctors, the same treatment as daylight hours. SO SO SO SO much better than the emergency room!!!!!

They are located at Baseline and Greenfield. They also have a satellite office at Pecos and Power.

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H.A.

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I go to Dr. Ronald Jones of Bethesda Pediatrics. He is in Chandler but well worth the drive. He has always made us feel like we were important. He takes his time during the visit, joiking with the kids, talking to me and most of all not rushing us through. He even did a personal call back once to check up on one of my kids. He's the greatest!

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D.L.

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I moved to AZ in May 07 and had difficulty finding a dr. I liked too. We go to Dr. Gentile he is at Val Vista and Chandler BLVD. We have liked everyone in the office. Another office I have heard good things about is:
http://www.pendletonpeds.com/
I know they are far away from you in Chandler and Gilbert, but it would hold you over until you found someone closer.

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L.A.

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I use Dr. Mark Gentile and really like him. He recently moved offices to Val Vista and Williams Field Rd (Chandler Blvd). Also a good portion of my girlfriends take their kids to Mesa Pediatrics. I am not sure where they are located. Good luck.

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