Choosing the Right Pediatrician for Your Family
Being a first-time parent can be overwhelming. No matter how many books I read or videos I watched, nothing fully prepared me for being 100% responsible for a little, squishy person.
As we anticipated her arrival, we chose diapers, feeding supplies, and footie pajamas (everyone needs animal feet!).
However, another important decision loomed: who would we trust for her medical care?
We’ve polled KZOOKIDS readers for the best Kalamazoo pediatricians, and their results are below.
If you’re looking for additional providers, try our Best Doctors Guide for other specialties.
In this guide
How Do We Know if We Selected the Right Pediatrician?
About five minutes into our first infant checkup, I knew we made the right choice.
From the gentle way she held our daughter to her kind demeanor and wealth of medical knowledge, I felt completely at ease with her care.
To this day, both of my children look forward to seeing their doctor.
We hope you find the same confident connection with your child’s provider.
Read on for the best of the best in Kalamazoo:
Voting Results: Best Kalamazoo Pediatricians
Pediatricians will guide you through every illness, growth spurt and milestone in your child’s development and Kalamazoo has many highly skilled providers to help.
Every name in this guide received significant votes from our readers. These providers received the top votes from SWMI parents:
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Curtis Buchheit
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Wellspring
Top Pediatricians in Kalamazoo
1 • Buchheit, Dr. Curtis • Wellspring
2 • Page, Dr. Robert • Trestlewood Pediatrics
3 • Sood-McMillen, Dr. Sandhya • Bronson Primary Care Partners – TX Corners
4 • Simpson, Dr. Aimee • Bronson Primary Care Partners – Richland
5 • Dyk, Dr. Randall L. • Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics – Oshtemo
5 • Gauthier, Dr. Emma C. • Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics
5 • Keeley, Dr. Melissa • Bronson Rambling Road Pediatrics
5 • Segedy-White, Dr. Jessica • Bronson Primary Care Partners – W Main
Pediatrician FAQs
How should I select a pediatrician?
There are many factors to consider: recommendations from friends and family, insurance, hours, experience, and your comfort level with the practice/provider.
This guide is another helpful reference source from local parents who love their children’s doctors.
How soon should an infant see a pediatrician after birth?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies see their pediatricians within three to five days after birth.
What if my child needs medical care after my pediatrician’s office is closed?
Most pediatrician offices have an after-hours phone service to assist with questions and can direct medical care.
If you’re headed to an urgent care facility, we recommend calling ahead: some will not see young children or infants.
Pediatric Options in Kalamazoo
Your child’s pediatrician is an important partner in your child’s growth and development. He or she will be a sounding board for many of your questions and concerns and connect with your family for nearly two decades.
In the search for this important provider, you can take comfort in selecting one that comes highly recommended by Kalamazoo families.
Need more pediatric resources? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) website for parents can help.
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