Here are some factors I think you ought to consider carefully in choosing the physician who will care for your children. The first thing to do is to ask around . Meet and talk to mothers. Ask them specifically what they like and don't like about their child's doctor, and inquire about the general reputations of the physicians you are considering.
Qualifications are difficult to judge from diplomas.
I think you will get better input from your friends whether the doctor knows what's what. Believe me, this is where the rubber hits the road in pediatrics. Look at the following list and ask about some of the things mentioned. It certainly helps keep the office quieter. Small children have an innate fear of going up on the table.