Hi! I'm new to mamasource and to tampa and was wondering if anyone could help me find a great pediatrician, fast! I'm due to have my son any day now. I've met with a couple of MD's in the Seven Oaks area, but just not sure if I got the right vibe. I'm looking for the basics, you know: caring, not so rushed personality, easy to get appointments, no long wait at the office. Could anyone recommend one to me in my area?
Dr. Albanna is great! i take my 2 children to him. he was the docotor who cared for my daughter since she was born. he is a one doctor practice and he takes his time to answer any and all questions you may have. you can call him any time of day and he is still pleasent, even at 3am. i am out the counrty right now, and i still call him with questions. check him out, he's worth it! he's located on bruce b downs just past tampa palms.
dr. ester tatoy. ###-###-####. she is in the seven oaks area. my kids (ages 5-15) have been going to her for years, since she was in zephyrhills. one thing i have always loved about her is that she will spend the time needed to talk with you and make sure you both are the same page. and the other thing i loved...the reason i stayed with her for all 4 of my kids....if there is a way for my kids to get better without taking meds, she lets me know. she's not about constantly giving kids rx. another thing is, anytime my kids get sick i can call her and be seen that day. her staff is really nice, but most important dr. tatoy is a really good dr. call her up.
when my 15 yr old had an ingrown toenail, she sat there and explained to him how bad it was to pick at his toes, making sure he understood. even drawing pictures to help explain what was happening. she asks about their grades while at their physicals.
i feel very luck to have found dr. tatoy, because i am one very picky parent when i was looking for a dr. for my kids. i had a wonderful one in brandon....but i don't live there anymore and it was crazy to drive there for each baby check-up. so my search began, that was 14 yrs. ago. after finally finding dr. tatoy we haven't even looked elsewhere.
I love Tendercare Pediatrics, there number is ###-###-####. 27432 Cashford Circle, Suite 102 Welsey Chapel in the Summergate Professional Park. She is open throughout the week but also accepts appointment on Saturdays and will do emergency appointments on Sunday. I moved here a year ago and was so excited that I found her, I have never been rushed and she was very patient with my son.
Dr. Tan ###-###-####) is AWESOME!! My husband is a critical care RN and after my son was born he asked the NICU nurses who to go to and they all said Dr. Tan. ALSO my friend had her son 12 years ago and happened to see Dr. Tan once and he diagnosed a heart murmor in her son that the Dr. in the hospital missed.
