As a parent, the health and well-being of your child are your #1 priority. But in today’s hectic world, finding the time to carefully select a pediatrician who meets your needs can feel exhausting. That’s why Telepeds is committed to helping families across the New Mexico area find expertly qualified, compassionate pediatricians, no matter what your schedule or budget looks like.
Our comprehensive New Mexico pediatrician guide is here to walk you through all of the considerations you should take before choosing a health care provider for your child. So, you can spend less time in overcrowded doctor’s offices and more time enjoying time with your healthy little ones.
6 Considerations For Choosing A Pediatrician…
Board Certification
First, it’s important to ensure that your family is in qualified hands. With a vast selection of pediatricians across the New Mexico area, it can be difficult to verify the credentials of your doctor. And while most physicians have obtained a degree in medicine, a good pediatrician will have specialized certification.
We recommend choosing a pediatrician who has been certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), which is the nation’s leading authority on high-quality health care for children and families. Unlike obtaining a medical license to practice legally, becoming certified by the ABP is a voluntary process. That means that your doctor has gone above and beyond to ensure that their practice meets the rigorous standards upheld by the board. This information should be readily available on your doctor’s website.
On-Demand Scheduling
Once you’ve narrowed down your search to only ABP-certified pediatricians, you’ll need to consider whether your potential doctor can work with your family’s schedule. For many pediatricians, having a lengthy patient roster can make getting an appointment feel like a waiting game. And if you need urgent care, you may be forced to visit a local emergency room, rather than see the doctor you selected for your child.
That’s why it’s crucial to work with a pediatrician who bends to meet your schedule, not the other way around. You should inquire about scheduling policies and average wait times before ever selecting a doctor for your family.
Virtual Appointment Options
Another key factor to consider is whether or not your pediatrician offers virtual appointment options. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many health care providers and other industries have discovered the benefits that virtual appointments have for both professionals and their patients.
With a virtual appointment, your child can receive medical care from the comfort of their own home. This saves you the time of waiting around in an office for your appointment and makes it even easier to care for your family on your terms.
Comprehensive Health Care
Not all doctors can provide the same type of care, and pediatricians are no exception. Besides the standard well-care visits, which are typically included in most insurance plans, you should verify that your pediatrician is qualified to handle any number of other health concerns that might come up during your child’s developmental years.
Some examples of specialized health care include behavioral and mental health, sports physicals, and preventative medicine. If your doctor is unable to work with you on these issues, you can easily find yourself rushing between health care providers just to find the support that you need.
24/7 Patient Support
When caring for growing children, parents are often faced with endless questions about their child’s development and behavior. In these moments, it’s essential to have a reliable provider who can address your concerns quickly and effectively, all without needing you to come in for an official appointment.
That’s why working with a pediatrician who offers 24/7 patient support can drastically improve your ability to care for your child. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a sudden change in mood, you deserve answers to your most pressing parenting questions fast.
Low-Cost Appointments
Finally, one of the biggest barriers standing between parents and high-quality pediatric care is the issue of affordability. If you already have insurance, you may be forced to settle for a doctor within your approved network, even if they don’t meet all of the considerations we’ve listed above.
But without insurance, finding a doctor who can work with your family’s budget is even more of a challenge. No matter what your financial situation looks like, you should be sure to only work with a pediatrician who offers low to no-cost appointments, delivered in a transparent setting. This can help protect you and your family from surprise medical bills that put you in a serious bind.
How Telepeds Can Help…
With our New Mexico pediatrician guide in mind, the Telepeds team has made it even easier to find the right doctor for your child without compromising on the things that matter most.
We’ve taken the guesswork out of finding nearby pediatricians that meet your family’s unique needs, whether you’re a first-time parent seeking care for their newborn or the parent of a teenager with ever-changing needs.
Ready For Pediatric Care – Reimagined?
We believe that quality pediatric care should be accessible for all.
Our monthly membership plans were designed to eliminate the barriers that often stand between busy families and the high-quality healthcare they deserve.
By signing up for a low-cost Telepeds membership, you gain immediate access to…
- Expert board-certified pediatricians accepting new patients from across the New Mexico area
- Virtual well-care visits that take the hassle and headache out of keeping up with your child’s physical
- On-demand physician hotline that answers any questions you may have about the health of your child day or night
- In-house Spanish translators to help you communicate effectively with your pediatrician, even if English isn’t your first language
No insurance? No problem. Our members enjoy unlimited $0 cost virtual office visits for just $24.99 per month, without the need for insurance or Medicaid.
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