Guest guest Posted January 24, 2003 Report Share Posted January 24, 2003 Hi Lori, I think you responded to my post on the veg-DC list about having a vegetarian pediatrician? If so, I'm sorry I lost track of your email and couldn't respond to you directly, though it sounds like you are happy with your current ped. We live in Arlington, and LOVE our pediatrician. He's vegetarian himself, so he has been a great support for us as our children have special needs and our families on both sides believe that our veggie diet has something to do with it! He sees you at the appointed time, the nurses-triage line calls back usually w/in the hour if you call with questions, all the staff are really friendly. Sometimes the scheduling line can take awhile, but most of the time it's not bad. His name is: Dr. Daniel Merenstein 3833 N. Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 741-3000 Unfortunately, this won't be current for long because this is a Georgetown Univ Hospital facility and the Hospital is closing it down 3/31/2003. Dr. Merenstein is still working on where he will be going. We've told him wherever he's going, we're going ... -Theresa In a message dated 1/24/03 10:41:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: > Message: 7 > Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:57:54 -0500 > Lori Lugar <llugar > RE: Pediatricians > > I'm on a DC veg list and asked for recommendations; unfortunately, all of > them were in MD, too far from Arlington. Perhaps Baltimore has a veg list. > I think one of the dr's I got was in Tacoma Park; is that too far? > > My son is 2 1/2 and I'm on my 4th pediatrician (the 1st retired, hated the > second 2, even though one was veg, and so far so good with the 4th-nonveg). > It may be horrible to have a pediatrician that does not agree, but I've > found the most important things are not to have to wait for an hour or more > after your appt time; not having to wait on hold for 15 to get a recorded > message; hateful receptionists....... > > When I couldn't get a referral on a veg pediatrician this last time, I > called a practice I had been referred to (but no specific dr). When they > ask me what kind of dr I wanted, I said " no old men who are big meat > eaters. " She laughed and said she would give me one of the new, young drs. > Turns out she's great, used to be veg, gets down in the floor and plays > with > his trains etc. Therefore, I've decided the burnout factor is a big thing > to look for. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 Hi Theresa -- Yes, it was me on the veg-DC list. This address sounds like it's in Ballston, which is SOOOO close to my house; I wish I'd had it sooner. Oh well, I'll keep the name just in case. And, a couple of people have told me that he will feel more comfortable with a man when he gets older. Thanks again, Lori ______________________ Message: 5 Fri, 24 Jan 2003 12:05:47 EST waddelltc Re: pediatrician Hi Lori, I think you responded to my post on the veg-DC list about having a vegetarian pediatrician? If so, I'm sorry I lost track of your email and couldn't respond to you directly, though it sounds like you are happy with your current ped. We live in Arlington, and LOVE our pediatrician. He's vegetarian himself, so he has been a great support for us as our children have special needs and our families on both sides believe that our veggie diet has something to do with it! He sees you at the appointed time, the nurses-triage line calls back usually w/in the hour if you call with questions, all the staff are really friendly. Sometimes the scheduling line can take awhile, but most of the time it's not bad. His name is: Dr. Daniel Merenstein 3833 N. Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 741-3000 Unfortunately, this won't be current for long because this is a Georgetown Univ Hospital facility and the Hospital is closing it down 3/31/2003. Dr. Merenstein is still working on where he will be going. We've told him wherever he's going, we're going ... -Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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