OB/GYN and Pediatrician recomendations in Chandler

[azriverfan.]

Dr. Sudha Chandrashaker is a great pediatrician in Chandler. We have been happy with her.

Nonetheless, I'm a strong advocate of www.ratemds.com or google Rate MD's Its a free rating site that is done by patients. There is no perfect doctor rating system. They all have weaknesses. Ratemd's carries the risk of doctors rating themselves, however, they can be beneficial because you can see if the doctor in question has had any negative reviews. Phoenix magazine's Top Docs is based on ratings from other doctors not patients. The problem with that system is doctors tend to nominate their friends despite having no experience seeing how they treat patients firsthand. Then you have these websites who evaluate doctors based on subjective criteria such as which medical school they attended which to me says nothing about the bedside manner and attitude of a doctor. If you have someone you are close with and they trust a doctor personally, I would value that over any website or magazine ranking.

And as always, go to www.azmd.gov and look up your doctor. It will show any infractions they might have had.

[azriverfan.]

Originally Posted by powerball

I did notice that on this day my urine looked a little mercky. (I should have said something to the Dr) but, I really did not give it any thought. Well that same night I was in the ER with contractions 2 mins. apart. I had a UTI and thank god they were able to stop the contractions and send me home. I truly do believe they could have caught this in the office that morning.

Merky urine isn't always indicative of a UTI. Often times, pregnant patients are dehydrated and it can provide the urine with the apperance of murkiness. In addition, UTI's are often found in clear urine samples. UTI is an extremely common occurrence in pregnant women and pregnancy increases your chance of UTI. In regards to the other issues, I'm sorry you had to go through that but I just wanted you and others to know that you can't judge a UTI based on the appearance of the urine alone. Yes, appearance is one of the factors used in a Urine Analysis but it's not the only thing we look for. We look for the presence of the white blood cells, and leukocyte esterase among other things.

[observer53]

For the Osteopathic Physician board, the website is www.azdo.gov You can check for disciplinary actions on those doctors there.

I've had family members use Dr. Kells and liked him very much.

[azriverfan.]

Originally Posted by observer53

For the Osteopathic Physician board, the website is www.azdo.gov You can check for disciplinary actions on those doctors there.

I've had family members use Dr. Kells and liked him very much.

www.azmd.gov now allows you to search for Osteopathic physicians as well so you don't have to separately enter that website.

Dr. Mary Joe Culter D.O. is an excellent pediatrician with a great reputation in that area. And Dr. Amy Williamson M.D. is a great OB too.

[WhizkidAZ]

I had a completely opposite experience with Drs. Goodman & Partridge compared to powerball! Dr. Jarem from the practice delivered my second daughter and I have nothing but great things to say about the practice. My wait times ranged from one minute to 30 mins, I had no billing problems with the office or insurance, I saw Dr. Jarem at least 5 times during my pregnancy, and most importantly....she was there to deliver my baby. I really like how easy it was to get a same day appts and the courteous staff was great. I loved Dr. Jarem so I stuck with her, the practice has other docs to choose from too though. I trust Goodman and Partridge, they have been practicing for over 30 years and I will definetely be going there or my next child. I recommend them to anyone, all my friends and family go there and we love it!!!!!