"Seeing Recommendations for Pediatrician in Silver Lake/Echo Park/Los Feliz"

Updated on November 23, 2012
A.M. asks from Los Angeles, CA
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Hi,
I am writing to see if any moms out there have recommendations for a Pediatrician in these neighborhoods. I am also close to downtown. The Pediatricians that my OB GYN refer to are too far away for me.

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L.F.

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Dear A.,
Greetings and CONGRATULATIONS on your exciting news!!! : )))

I highly suggest Dr. Paul Fleiss, who was recommended to us by our amazing midwife, Tonya Brooks. Dr. Fleiss is truly one of the most amazing pediatricians my husband and I have ever met! He grants so much kindness to children and has such a big heart. We love that he passionately advocates nursing, and our son, Dylan Orion, loves him and his staff.

Here's his data:

1824 N. Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Phone: ###-###-####

Feel free to call me if you have any questions: (323) 906~2784.

Enjoy these dazzling times!!!

LOL,
L. (MAMA to 39 week old Dylan Orion).

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C.F.

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Congratulations!!

I would also recommend Dr. Paul Fleiss here in Los Feliz! He's such a nice man. My son took to him right away! :-)

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G.V.

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I agree with Dr Beesley. It's just hard to get an appointment same week. Our first ped was Dr Nakashima. I absolutely do not recommend any breastfeeding mothers to him! He kept pushing formula. Even gave us tons of similac ready made. He will no longer see your child if you choose to follow a different vaccine schedule as well!

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M.S.

answers from Los Angeles on

I'd recommended Dr. James Henry, or any of the doctors, at Glendale Pediatrics. They are the best.

1530 E Chevy Chase Dr # 101
Glendale, CA 91206
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I see that someone recommended Dr. Fleiss, who was our first pediatrician. We found that he is a very good doctor as long as there's nothing wrong with your child. He has difficulty listening to parents, and is more of a lecturer than partner in health. Even with our first child, who was fine, we felt that he wasn't listening to us. But what did we know? Plus, our baby was fine! But our second had tortocolis and her head was asymmetrical due to breech presentation, requiring a helmet and physical therapy. If left unchecked, there would have been a great chance that when she was older we would have had to get her jaw broken and reset. The shape of her head was obvious, we did our research, and went to Dr. Fleiss for a referral. He told us not to get a helmet, that no one will notice once her hair grows in. She also had reflux (she was diagnosed in London, where she was born) and was on medicine that WORKED. He took her off it, and the reflux came back. He also told me I was killing her with formula. Unlike my first baby, who I breastfed for 2 1/2 years, my second was bigger, hungrier, and I wasn't making enough milk. Thus formula. I've known a few women who've had issue with Dr. Fleiss over breastfeeding. We left Dr. Fleiss, got a recommendation from a friend for her ped (Dr. Henry) and the moment he saw our daughter, he said, "Oh, she's got tortocolis." With his help and support, her head is now perfect, she got the helmet, she got physical therapy. He spends as much time with you and your child as is needed, up to an hour once with us. He works with you as a partner in your child's health and well-being. He is gentle and kind without being condescending, and he knows his stuff! Congratulations on your soon-to-be new baby, may you have a quick and painfree delivery, and good luck on your doctor search.

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T.D.

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We take our little one, 6 1/2 months old, to Dr. George Nakashima downtown on 3rd St. We really like him so far. He seems to be a real advocate for the child. I will say, though, that we have been lucky enough not to have any real problems so far, so we have yet to put him to the test. We are also happy with his partner, Dr. Inouye (een-oh-way). Their number is ###-###-####. Good luck!

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C.L.

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Dr. Paul Fleiss on Hillhurst, absolutely!

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S.C.

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hi A.,

I'm just writing to say Thanks. I'm gonna become a first-time mom in October and I live in Los Feliz. You just did all my research for me! You rock!

By the by, my husband just discovered yelp.com. Guess it's an opinion site with a local angle. He used it to help him find a dentist and an internist, both of whom he loves. You may want to punch in these doctor names when making your decision. It's what I plan to do. That way, you can get the inside skinny with both positive and negative feedback on any given doctor.

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C.M.

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A.,
I have a 13 yr old daughter also, but she has and chooses not to have a myspace account. She is very intelligent (book smart) for her age, but not very street savvy. But, I realize she is only a CHILD and she needs a mother to be just that. It's my responsibility to keep her safe. Yes, she does go on-line, but goes to a place made for kids. I beleive it's called Gaiaonline.com and she's ok with that. Granted predators are everywhere, so that's were I come in. There are places other than myspace she can visit that are more appropriate. I think you should stick to your guns and not open her an account.
C.

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R.Z.

answers from Los Angeles on

My OB/GYN recommended our pediatrician and we love him. His name is Ellis Beesley, Jr., M.D., F.A.A.P., 1127 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 707, LA, CA 90017 ###-###-####.
I've recommended him to another Mom who was looking for a pediatrician and she was able to get an appointment within a week.
Good luck!

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T.P.

answers from Los Angeles on

Dr. Nakashima, downtown (little tokyo)
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Join the Silverlake Mom's club--they will refer you to tons of stuff for new moms in the area and you can join a playgroup. They will even bring meals over to your house after you deliver...

silverlakemomsclub.org

Good luck!
Theresa

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