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5 reviews for Care First Pediatrics
Dr. Mellema has been fantastic for my daughter. No toddler enjoys a visit to the pediatrician but Dr. Mellema really takes the time to make her feel comfortable. She hasn't cried there yet - even when she gets a shot. He also does a very thorough examination. This was a real contrast to our first pediatrician whose office was a zoo and who needed to get us in and out in 10 minutes.
Dr. Mellema's tips on child psychology have been a godsend. He says that the terrible twos are neither inevitable nor even normal. They can be avoided. He was right about that and all the other experts are wrong. Thanks to him, my wife and I have endured much fewer temper tantrums than other parents we know.
My one complaint - You need to watch their bills carefully. They make mistakes. They still get 5 stars because Dr. Mellema would be worth it even if they deliberately doubled their prices rather than accidentally double billing me.
Also - I voted no for "Appointment only". That's because if you have an emergency, they can always get you in that day. For routine care, they require appointments like any other medical practice.
Facility is a bit small, but don't let that put you off when you first walk in - these guys are wonderful. They're meticulous when it comes to follow up, and staff is caring and goes the extra mile. The doctors themselves obviously care for the children a great deal and love what they do. There's no rush to get patients out the door, which is common from what I hear often from other parents. We drive a bit farther to get to them, but we feel the trip is well worth it for our little one.
We've experienced one emergency, and the doctors were quick to respond, quick to inform us, and made sure to follow up on a timely basis. We've worked with Drs. Mellema and Pabari and would gladly recommend both. Dr. DeVillers is also terrific, from what we've seen in the office. Can't go wrong here.
This was a new doctor for us because we just moved. My daughter really likes Dr. Devillers and was quick to develop a rapport with her. At age 12 it is important to have frank and candid discussions with your children and their doctor, we were able to do both.
Office staff was pleasant, and efficient. Dr. Devillers spent a lot of time during the physical and made my daughter feel comfortable.
It was only our first visit but it was great so far. They are busy and book out but I was squeezed in on a cancellation without much problem.
My daughter's pediatrician is Dr. Margaret DeVilliers. We think she's great. She is so patient and attentive. She has a very calming demeanor that even my always-active-and-on-the-go daughter picks up on it and becomes butter in her hands. She welcomes my involvement in the decision-making process and supports my philosophies. Her office staff is always friendly and helpful. They have a well kid waiting area and a sick kid waiting area. Both are child-friendly (toys) and clean. It seems that I never wait more than 5 minutes for our appointments, and after shots I've been able to nurse in the exam room until I was ready to leave. I've called to ask questions and she herself has called me back within hours of leaving my message with her staff.
Another doctor in the office, Dr. Mellema, seems old fashion and sometimes I think he could use a "seminar" or two just to refresh himself. He's also a bit condescending, at least with me. When Dr. DeVilliers isn't in and my daughter needs to be seen, I much prefer Dr. Meenal Pabari, also in the same office. She's more on the same lines as DeVilliers, listens well with an open demeanor.
Great pediatrician's office !
Dr Devilliers is our pediatrician. She is always so patient even with all the screaming in the room. She takes the time to answer all of our questions. When we were looking for a pediatrician, she took 45 min to do an "interview" meeting with us. When our baby was born, she came to the hospital. She wanted to be there for the delivery but the hospital that we went to did not give that option (Good Samaritan). She visited the hospital every day while we were there.
We have seen the other 2 doctors in the office too. When there is an emergency (as there are many with small kids), if Dr De Villiers is not available, we see one of the other 2 pediatricians. We have always been admitted within an hour of an emergency (emergency that does not require an ER visit, but rather high fever, or a cut, or a rash...). We always get phone calls back from the doctor, even after hours.
The only downside (still I give it 5 stars) is that we have to wait sometimes since the doctors take their time to talk to the patients. Also when babies are born, sometimes they are out visiting the hospital.
