Finding the Right Pediatrician for Your Child

The Newport Children's Medical Group at Mission in Mission Viejo, CA have four skilled, board-certified pediatrician doctors seeing children daily. 

Our doctors will tell you that it is important for them and you, the parent, to have the same thoughts and beliefs on childhood health care. Our doctors, you, and your child must communicate effectively, trust each other, and get along. Your child must not fear their doctor. 

Expect Answers to All of Your Questions When Seeking the Right Pediatrician

It is important to ask some necessary questions and not dismiss any concern you may have as unimportant or stupid when seeking a quality pediatric doctor for your child. Some of the questions that you should consider asking your future pediatrician at The Newport Children's Medical Group at Mission in Mission Viejo, CA are as follows. 

• Are your doctors in my network?
• How long has your doctor been in pediatric practice or licensed?
• Is this doctor board-certified in pediatrics? 
• Does your office have same-day sick visits?
• Do you keep sick children from healthy children in the waiting room?
• Does your office charge for quick advice, refills, or questions answered after hours?
• Does this doctor provide special hours to prevent ER and walk-in visits at other facilities?
• Will my child be assigned a doctor and always see that assigned doctor? 
• Can my child and I meet with the doctor to see if we click?
• Can you get screenings done in the office, for example, X-rays and blood draws?
• Can I assign one of your doctors before my baby's birth?
• How often do your doctors refer children to specialty doctors?
• Does your pediatric office have quality resources?
• Can I read a copy of your office policy and procedure guide?
• Do your doctors welcome second opinions?

Seeking a Quality Pediatric Doctor?

Call one of our pediatric offices today at The Newport Children's Medical Group at Mission in Mission Viejo, CA, at 949-364-8700 for your child's appointment. 

We thank you for entrusting your child's health to our doctors and are anxious to start this healthcare journey with you and your child. We promise unparalleled quality and devoted child healthcare.