Make sure your insurance covers the pediatrician you want to choose. Make sure you interview all potential pediatricians, and verify that the pediatrician you interview will actually be the one who sees your child. There should be no charge for this interview consultation. Find out where the pediatrician spends most of their time and how the time is divided. Look around the office.
Some pediatric practices have only one waiting area.
While at the office, talk to the staff. As a parent you will be dealing the pediatricians staff on a regular basis the first couple of years of your child's life. It is important that the staff listen to your concerns and questions. Look for a practice that will accommodate your schedule when making appointments to see the doctor. Ask the pediatrician what they do to stay current with the latest trends in disease prevention, treatment, nutrition, behavioral problems, and child development concepts.