Aschinberg Pediatrics

10/28/09

OK, but not great in any way.

by NicoleinJoliet at Citysearch

"Joe", my preschool aged brother, was seen for asthma like symptoms several times over the last year. They prescribed prednisone 3 times, has been on nebulized albuteral maybe once a month, yet still do not want to prescribe longer term preventatives despite the research showing a child with this severity of symptoms should be on preventatives.

He also went in for flu like symptoms. Despite research showing that half of the h1n1 flu cases do NOT show up on laboratory tests, they assured my mom that he did not have the flu and if any of us get sick just to stay home, rather than admitting the truth- they simply do not know AND they do not know if my mom or I have medical conditions that could make this advice very dangerous (I happen to have one).

The front desk staff are rude and rushed. The waiting room is frequently overcrowded, standing room only (much worse than the health department), and they do NOT use face masks on people with suspected flu. When getting Joe evaluated for autism (we needed a referral to a developmental pediatrician- and yes, he is on the autism spectrum) the doctor talked to us told us that he'll "always be a little bit off". Talk about professional. His OT script sat at the nurses station for over a week, and they did not bother to tell us they needed $10 to fill it out when it was dropped off or by phone (my mom had to call them).

Oh, and you'll be lucky if you see the same doctor more than twice in a row (Dr. Claude is actually very good, if you can see him!). Seriously- look elsewhere. The health department is even better than this place.

• Pros: Usually can see you in a day
• Cons: Crowded waiting room, poor medical care

02/03/09

Five stars are not enough

by linebackersintraining at Citysearch

WOW this practice is terrific. From the office staff to the nurses to the doctors you feel welcomed and cared about. Our questions are answered fully and if we have more questions, they always get back to us so promptly. Dr. Paul, Dr. Di, Dr. Seebruch, NP Carol, Dr. Aschinberg Sr. all listen and are open to dialog. They staff are all parents and they understand parents. They are confident enough to seek new information or referrals if they need it or you want one. They stay on top of the newest medical research. To find doctors that take the time to listen but more importantly trust the parents to know when something isn't right with their child is truly rare. This is the practice to build a relationship with!

• Pros: Staff, listening skills, caring
• Cons: Exam rooms are a little small if you have more than one child in at a time.

09/02/08

THE BEST PEDIATRICIANS EVER

by csaenz209 at Citysearch

I love Aschinberg Pediatrics. This was mine and my sisters pediatricians office along with my husbands, and some of his relatives, now we are taking my young daughter there too. They have always been great with us THE WHOLE TIME WE HAVE BEEN SEEING THEM. I have not heard anything bad about them or had any bad experiences with them ever! Sometimes you will have to wait for a while but that's only because they are one of the best pediatricians around and they have many many patients. They may not have any toys in theyre office or things for kids to play with, that doesen't mean they aren't a good doctors office, maybe they do not want to spread any bacteria or illnesses. They have separate rooms for sick children & well children which is great because I would not want my child to get sick while visiting the doctors office for a check up. I personally have seen all doctors but doctor Seebruch, and they have all been great to me. Dr. Perryman is they're newest addition and he is my daughters pediatrician, and let me tell you he is great, we love him. Ever since I delivered her he has been very attentive and always listens to my questions and needs, he always spends a sufficient amount of time with my daughter and gives great advice. I would greatly recommnend this doctors office to anyone. As for the lady who said they have horrible customer service, I have never heard anything or experienced anything like that before...

• Pros: Great Doctors, Very Attentive, Various Doctors, Separate Sick and Well waiting rooms, Great Staff
• Cons: you have to wait a while, but they have alot of patients.