[fatima5778]

pediatricians especially. We are moving there in 2 weeks and need all the info we can get. Would also like information on schools.

thank you all

[Clarkx3]

Where you coming from? We transferred down in Dec. from Ohio. I can't really speak on the doctors since we pretty much go wherever our insurance participates we have Aetna. I am sure others can help you with that, I can recommend a good dentist and orthodontist haha.
We are in Anniston (mailing address) but White Plains Schools ( a little further from town) I'll be very honest with you....Anniston schools are terrible. This is not soley me talking I met alot of people from here, and asked them their advice and they all had one thing in common....the schools are not good. Sooo you have the option of Oxford schools right next door which are great, and then like us we have the Anniston mailing address but moved out more for the county schools. Our daughter is adjusting it's tough enough for any 12 year old girl to move let alone, so far away. But the teachers are fair, but strict. The curriculum is up to par with what she had back home and she is slowly making friends being the outsider and all. I'd love to help in any way you can always private message me if you like. Welcome to the area and good luck.

[Clarkx3]

[wow you've been all over....we are from Ohio...have lived in Florida, Indiana and mostly the Midwest. I have heard of that school and I am guessing it may be good for the diversity of your family. I have no problem with it at all but some down here do
I'll be honest I thought the smaller the school the better for our daughter but it is taking her some time to fit in, blonde hair blue eyes...doesn't matter she's a "yankee" oh boy huh? The only thing I would watch for is that Munford/Coldwater has had an outbreak of TB recently at the school it's been all over the news down here. I honestly believe Oxford would be your best bet for a blended family...there is more diversity slowly but surely out our way...feel free to come on out haha, Anniston schools are terrible. Do you have a home already? Where at? Just nosy nice to hear from someone not from here.
Sincerely,
Deana

[fatima5778]

Originally Posted by Clarkx3

[wow you've been all over....we are from Ohio...have lived in Florida, Indiana and mostly the Midwest. I have heard of that school and I am guessing it may be good for the diversity of your family. I have no problem with it at all but some down here do
I'll be honest I thought the smaller the school the better for our daughter but it is taking her some time to fit in, blonde hair blue eyes...doesn't matter she's a "yankee" oh boy huh? The only thing I would watch for is that Munford/Coldwater has had an outbreak of TB recently at the school it's been all over the news down here. I honestly believe Oxford would be your best bet for a blended family...there is more diversity slowly but surely out our way...feel free to come on out haha, Anniston schools are terrible. Do you have a home already? Where at? Just nosy nice to hear from someone not from here.
Sincerely,
Deana

We have not found a place!! His company will pay for our hotel room for 30 days. We will definitely find something before then. We don't like it Virginia and want to live right away!!! Good thing my boys haven't start school yet.
Does Oxford have a lot of rent house? Lookingto buy just not right now

[Clarkx3]

I would recommend going to the Anniston Star newspaper online and you can check out the housing ads online. I know Oxford has houses and townhomes for rent. I can speak from experience that the area we are in the housing is phenomenal! Of course that is coming from up north where prices and taxes are just insane. Let me know what your budget is etc and I'd be glad to help. I would stay at one of the motels/hotels on Davis Loop which is a road in Oxford with many nice places and shopping etc so the kids aren't bored! I'll help in any way I can.

[fatima5778]

Thank you so much for your kindness. It's refreshing. I will keep you posted

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Speaking of refreshing, when you and the children get bored with the hotel and need a dose of nature, take a picnic lunch and drive to the top of nearby Cheaha Mountain for a hike (the highest peak in Alabama, and a state park). The buildings were a bit run down when I visited about three or four years ago, but the scenery was nice. I went in the autumn.

[fatima5778]

thank you

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You're welcome!

Regional Medical Center downtown (formerly Anniston Memorial) seems to be the largest hospital in the area. Unless someone replies with a personal recommendation, this list may be a good place to begin your search. Contact them individually to find out which doctors are accepting new patients.

PEDIATRIC Physicians associated with Regional Medical Center Anniston:

Tatiana T. Bidikov, MD
1300 Leighton Avenue
Anniston AL 36207
Phone: 237-0023
Fax: 237-8672

Jose R. Caballero, MD
901 Leighton Ave, Suite 703
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 236-4845
Fax: 236-5274

Lewis C. Doggett, MD
1001 Leighton Ave., Suite A
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 237-1618
Fax: 237-2661

Ebba K. Ebba, MD
1460 Second Ave., SW
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Phone: 435-9422

Angela M. Martin, MD
P.O. Box 1809
Anniston, AL 36202
107 Medical Arts Building
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 237-1184
Fax: 235-3890

Naresh S. Purohit, Jr., MD
516 Quintard Avenue
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 741-9799
Fax: 741-9795

Gary M. Ray, MD
721 East 10th Street
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 237-1737
Fax: 237-8672

Charles H. Sabens, MD
1420 Leighton Ave.
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 237-7081
Fax: 237-6675

Rama Rao Vullaganti, MD
1001 Leighton Ave., Suite A
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 237-1618
Fax: 237-2661

[fatima5778]

These pediatricians are on my insurance!!! Found one yesterday, just waiting to visit their office when we get there.

thank you!!