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Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC
Eun Kim is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Acute Cystitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. John P. Gearhart is a professor of pediatrics and urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His clinical and surgical interests focus on the evaluation and treatment of children born with major congenital birth defects, bladder exstrophy, disorders of sexual development and childhood urinary cancers. Dr. Gearhart received his M.D. from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1975. After an internship in surgery and residencies in surgery and urology at the Medical College of Georgia, he completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at Alder Hey Children's Hospital of the University of Liverpool School of Medicine in 1981. Following two years as a urologist at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, he completed a second fellowship in pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins in 1985 and joined the Johns Hopkins faculty thereafter as an associate professor of pediatric urology. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr. Gearhart has been lauded as a pioneer in pediatric urology and reconstructive genitourinary surgery. He has published extensively and has received numerous awards and guest lectureships. He is a member of several national and international professional organizations and is a founding member of the Society of Reconstructive Genitourinary Surgeons. Dr. Gearhart is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cloacal Exstrophy, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Osteotomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Dr. Christine Pratilas is a pediatric medical oncologist at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Oncology, Pediatrics & Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the Hopkins pediatric sarcoma team in 2014. Dr. Pratilas received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Drew University in New Jersey and her medical degree from UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (now Rutgers University), where she also completed her internship and residency from 1999 to 2002. From 2002 to 2005 she was a fellow in hematology and oncology in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) Department of Pediatrics, and in the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center. She was a postdoctoral research fellow in Dr. Neal Rosen’s Molecular Oncogenesis Laboratory at MSKCC. From 2006 to 2014 she was attending in Pediatric Oncology at MSKCC, specializing in developmental therapeutics & sarcoma. She has been the director of the pediatric sarcoma program at Hopkins since 2018. Dr. Pratilas focuses her research on cancer-associated pathways and signal transduction, which involves figuring out how a cell’s internal molecular pathways work, and how those pathways can be molecularly controlled. This knowledge is the basis for developing promising new molecularly targeted cancer therapies, which is the focus of Dr. Pratilas’s research. Among her important scientific contributions is advancing our understanding of how certain proteins that can be mutated in cancer, known as RAF kinases (specifically BRAF), affect a cancer cell’s behavior. The research in Dr. Pratilas' laboratory is focused on RAS signal transduction pathways, concentrating on pediatric sarcomas such as rhabdomyosarcoma and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, in order to develop novel therapeutics for children with these tumors. Dr. Pratilas is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Osteotomy.
Pavilion Pediatrics At Green Spring Station P.A.
Jason Goldstein is a Pediatrics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.
William Moss is a Pediatrics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Moss is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Measles, Rubella, HIV/AIDS, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Pavilion Pediatrics At Green Spring Station P.A.
Travis Ganunis is a Pediatrics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Ganunis is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Ganunis is currently accepting new patients.
Pavilion Pediatrics At Green Spring Station P.A.
Julie King is a Pediatrics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. King is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.
Gregg Semenza is a Pediatrics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Semenza is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, and Anemia.
Pavilion Pediatrics At Green Spring Station P.A.
Michelle Hearns is a Pediatrics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Hearns is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Hearns is currently accepting new patients.
Pavilion Pediatrics At Green Spring Station P.A.
Jennifer Broome is a Pediatrics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Broome is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Chromosome 13q Duplication, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Broome is currently accepting new patients.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Perrin is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Primary Care in the Department of Pediatrics and the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. She has a joint appointment in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Fellowship Program-trained clinician investigator whose area of research expertise is patient-oriented preventive care, health services research, health disparities, and the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity. She has also developed, disseminated, and studied many tools to help pediatricians in practice prevent and treat obesity including the color-coded BMI charts that many use in outpatient practice. She has been the lead on numerous grants (including a multi-site randomized controlled trial NIH R01 and its renewal) on obesity and children’s health. She was previously faculty at UNC (where she won the Hettleman award, the highest award for university scholarship) and Duke. She has held previous roles as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Division Chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, founding Director of the Duke Center for Childhood Obesity Research, and a fellowship director of the National Clinicians Scholars Program at Duke University. She previously served as the national chair for the Academic Pediatrics Association Research Committee. Dr. Perrin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Premature Infant, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Hypertension.
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Hava Ladinsky is a Pediatrics provider in Pikesville, Maryland. Dr. Ladinsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.
Next Step Pediatrics
Kristen Britton is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Towson, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.
Next Step Pediatrics
Melissa Lancer is a Pediatrics provider in Towson, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Croup, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Delayed Growth. Dr. Lancer is currently accepting new patients.
Next Step Pediatrics
Jeffries Bucci is a Pediatrics provider in Towson, Maryland. His top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Bucci is currently accepting new patients.
Rubenstein Child Health Building
Dr. Julie Hoover-Fong is a Professor of Genetic Medicine and Pediatrics and Director of the Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysplasias at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hoover-Fong holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University, where she also completed her medical degree. She received her Ph.D. in the Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Hoover-Fong completed a pediatric internship and residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a fellowship in medical genetics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She joined the Johns Hopkins University faculty in 2002 and progressed to Professor of Genetic Medicine and Pediatrics in 2019. She practices and oversees the clinical operations, research and educational ventures for the patients, families and healthcare providers served by the Greenberg Center. Her clinical team develops and improves diagnostic and treatment guidelines for comprehensive care of patients with all types of bone conditions including dwarfism, orofacial clefting, craniosynostosis and more. Dr. Hoover-Fong also mentors and teaches medical students, residents and genetic medicine trainees. As an active clinical researcher, Dr. Hoover-Fong is the Principal Investigator of multiple global clinical trials for achondroplasia, the first multi-center, investigator-initiated natural history study for achondroplasia, and multiple clinical studies for patients with orofacial clefting, hypophosphatasia and other conditions. She is also a co-investigator on the ELSI and Phenotype Review Committees for the Mendel Project, a whole exome sequencing venture to identify the genetic cause of Mendelian conditions. From an institutional service perspective, Dr. Hoover-Fong serves on the Johns Hopkins Associate Professor Promotions Committee and the Advisory Committee for the Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation. She serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the Little People of America, is a member of the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence at Johns Hopkins University and is a charter member of the International Skeletal Dysplasia Management Consortium, publishing best practice guidelines for patients with skeletal dysplasias. Dr. Hoover is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Rhizomelic Syndrome, Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
Rubenstein Child Health Building
Dr. Gerald Raymond is a clinical geneticist and neurologist at Johns Hopkins where he is also a professor of genetic medicine and neurology. He obtained his MD at the University of Connecticut and was trained in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Neurology at the Mass. General Hospital. He received additional training in developmental neuropathology at the Universite Catholique de Louvain in Belgium and clinical genetics at the Harvard Program. Dr. Raymond’s research has been at the overlap of genetics and neurology with specific focus on peroxisomal disorders including adrenoleukodystrophy. He has been actively involved in newborn screening for ALD and in developing clinical follow-up programs. He has extensive experience in clinical management of neurogenetic issues including peroxisomal and lysosomal disorders. He presently serves as the Director of the Lysosomal Storage Disease program in the department of Genetic Medicine. Dr. Raymond is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), CACH Syndrome, Zellweger Syndrome, and Leukodystrophy.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Catherine Chu is the director of the Division of Pediatric Neurology and the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center in the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology, as well as the vice president of child neurology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. As a child neurologist, epileptologist and clinical neurophysiologist, Dr. Chu cares for children diagnosed with epilepsy and disorders of the nervous system (neurophysiology). She specializes in electroencephalogram (also known as EEG) analysis, seizure localization, surgical planning and neuromodulation for adult and pediatric patients with difficult to control epilepsy. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her work identifying causes of and treatment options for cognitive dysfunction and seizures in epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Chu’s team specializes in identifying and developing tools to detect and understand brain rhythms that support complex cognitive functions throughout development, including how these rhythms are disrupted by seizures and neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Chu earned her medical degree and a master’s degree in social anthropology from Harvard University. She completed an internship in pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, and then a residency in neurology and child neurology at Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. After completing two fellowships at Massachusetts General, one in epilepsy and another in clinical neurophysiology, Dr. Chu earned a master’s degree in medical science, focused on clinical investigation, from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Epilepsy.
Rubenstein Child Health Building
Dr. Heather Noelle Di Carlo is an associate professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She treats all pediatric urological disorders in young males and females while specializing in renal sparing surgery and complex reconstruction of the genitourinary tract in patients with the exstrophy-epispadias complex, disorders of sexual development (DSD) and other congenital anomalies. She serves as the Director of Pediatric Urology Research and is the interim Division Director of Pediatric Urology. A native of New York, Dr. Di Carlo graduated from Emory University with a B.S. in neuroscience and music, and the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine. Following general surgery and urology residency training at Stony Brook Medical Center, she completed a pediatric urology fellowship at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Di Carlo has special clinical and basic science interests in the exstrophy-epispadias complex, spina bifida and renal transplantation. Dr. Di Carlo is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Exstrophy of the Bladder, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Cloacal Exstrophy, Bladder Reconstruction, and Osteotomy.
Adam Hartman is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hartman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemimegalencephaly, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Increased Head Circumference. Dr. Hartman is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Corinne Keet is a Pediatrics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Keet is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Proctitis, Esophagitis, and Asthma in Children.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Habela completed a Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She received her PhD in Neurobiology in 2008 and her MD in 2010. After medical school, she specialized in child neurology, and completed 2 years of pediatrics residency and 3 years of child neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2015. She then completed another 2 years of training specifically focused on the diagnosis, characterization and medical and surgical management of patients with epilepsy during an Epilepsy Fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Habela’s clinic specializes in pediatric neurology and epilepsy. Her clinical focus in on the care of patients with severe epilepsy with or without other neurodevelopmental disorders that have not been easily controlled with medications. She is also focused on the genetic causes of epilepsy and other neurodevelopmental disabilities with the hope that increasing our understanding of the genetic causes of epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disabilities will improve treatment. Dr. Habela’s basic science research is focused on the genetic mechanisms regulating appropriate proliferation, migration and integration of neurons and glial cells in both the prenatal and postnatal developing brain and how aberrations in these processes result in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Her hypothesis is that deregulation of pre and postnatal neurogenesis and synaptogenesis contributes to the behavioral phenotypes observed in many forms of intellectual disability, epilepsy and autism. Her research applies what we know from human genetic studies to basic science studies examining how specific genetic changes alter neurogenesis, synaptogenesis and overall excitation / inhibition balance in laboratory model systems. Her goal is to provide a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of these processes and, in turn, possibly identify specific targets for disease modifying treatments for epilepsy. Contact for Research Inquiries 600 N. Wolfe Street Meyer 2-147 Baltimore, MD 21287 Phone: (410) 955-9100. Dr. Habela is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Epilepsy, and Endovascular Embolization.
Rubenstein Child Health Building
Ambroise Wonkam is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wonkam is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Fragile X Syndrome, Pyle Disease, and Micrognathia.
JHCP Remington
Dr. Chana Richter is a pediatrician at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, with a focus in developmental disabilities. She works at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, primarily focusing on new diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Richter received her Bachelors in Science from Touro University/Lander College of Arts and Sciences, and completed her Masters in Education and Special Education through Touro as well. She taught children of varying ages and abilities, and was the Assistant Director of a school for children with special needs for several years. Dr. Richter studied medicine at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. She completed residency in Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and focused training in the diagnosis and care of children with autism at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her current focus is bridging the gap to diagnosis of autism and initiation of supportive treatment, as well identifying barriers to diagnosis. Dr. Richter is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Dr. Stacy Suskauer is a professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She serves as the director of the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Suskauer attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina for her undergraduate and medical education. She completed a combined residency program in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati. She came to Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins for a pediatric rehabilitation research fellowship and subsequently joined the faculty of these institutions in 2007. Dr. Suskauer is also the Vice President for Rehabilitation at Kennedy Krieger Institute where she also serves as co-director of the Center for Brain Injury Recovery and the Brain Injury Clinical Research Center. Her research interests include understanding and optimizing outcomes after childhood brain injury and evaluating functional outcomes in individuals with Sturge-Weber Syndrome. As Division Director for Pediatric Rehabilitation, she brings together providers and programs across the four sites of the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Rehabilitation Network: Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, and Kennedy Krieger Institute. Videos Dr. Stacy SuskauerPediatric Rehabilitation Recent News Articles and Media Coverage CDC Updates Child Concussion GuidelinesCBS Baltimore (September 2018) On a Search for Markers to Assess the Subtle Signs of Brain InjuryRestore (February 2017) Stimulating Brain Can Speed up Concussion RecoveryWBALTV (February 2017) 4 Myths About Kids and ConcussionsThe Huffington Post (March 2016). Dr. Suskauer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Hemiplegia, and Subdural Hematoma.
How do I find a Pediatrician near Timonium, MD?
A Pediatrician is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Pediatrician near Timonium, MD at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near Timonium, MD to get diagnosed and treated.
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What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Pediatricians, near Timonium, MD?
- A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
- Adults near Timonium, MD generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
- Older adults near Timonium, MD may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
- Some women near Timonium, MD choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.
How do I get a referral near Timonium, MD from my Pediatrician?
Typically, your Timonium Pediatrician will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near Timonium, MD.
Should I get a second opinion from another Pediatrician near Timonium, MD for my health condition?
When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Pediatrician or a specialist near Timonium, MD. If you just received a diagnosis from you Pediatrician, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near Timonium, MD to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Pediatrician. Most doctors, including Pediatricians, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Pediatrician or specialist near Timonium, MD who can provide a second opinion.
How do I find a specialist near Timonium, MD, in addition to my Pediatrician, for my specific condition?
There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Pediatricians and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like Timonium. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a Timonium doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition.
When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.
How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Pediatrician in Timonium may know about?
Pediatricians know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Pediatrician. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your Timonium Pediatrician.
How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Timonium, MD?
How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Timonium, MD?
Depending on your specific health condition, your Pediatrician may bring up clinical trials near Timonium, MD during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Pediatrician may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near Timonium, MD, that your Pediatrician might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Pediatrician.
What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Pediatrician near Timonium, MD?
Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Pediatrician in Timonium. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Pediatrician visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your Timonium Pediatrician.
When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.
How can I get the most out of my Pediatrician appointment near Timonium, MD?
Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Pediatrician. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your Timonium Pediatrician, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Pediatrician. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Pediatrician.
What questions should I ask my Timonium Pediatrician?
A few topics you may wish to ask your Pediatrician about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Pediatricians, whether you should see a specialist near Timonium, MD other than your Pediatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Pediatrician.
Can a Pediatrician near Timonium, MD help me check symptoms?
Depending on your symptoms, a Pediatrician near Timonium, MD may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Pediatrician visit for discussion.
What are the most common health conditions that a Pediatrician near Timonium, MD might treat?
What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatricians near Timonium, MD?
You should always contact your Pediatrician’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Pediatrician has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near Timonium, MD may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.
How far should I travel to find the best Pediatrician near Timonium, MD?
Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Pediatrician in person in Timonium. For Pediatricians, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in Timonium, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near Timonium, MD if possible.
In recent years, many Pediatricians have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Pediatrician near Timonium, MD. You might wish to consider contacting your Pediatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for Timonium, as well as your insurance provider.
