Courthouse Pediatrics

User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

I've been going to Courthouse Pediatrics for 5 years now. The relationship has been good and bad. I would probably try another practice, but I can't get in anywhere else locally.

The Dr.'s are very friendly and caring. The nurses are fantastic. The administrative staff are not always that friendly. If you are coming for routine check-ups, this is a wonderful place. However, for more serious conditions and issues, I've run in to numerous problems at this practice.

Once, my son injured his shoulder at school. I called to see if Dr. Fishburne could check it out and was told by the person on the phone to "go to the Emergency Room". When I explained that I didn't believe the injury warranted an emergency room visit or the cost of such visit, the lady said "then it doesn't warrant a visit to the doctor." I took my son to urgent care to have him checked out. He was in a sling for four weeks. I've had other concerns about some of the diagnoses of my children and the prescriptions they've been given.

I've often felt the administrative personnel are short staffed. I also feel that sometimes the doctors don't hear what I am trying to say, but instead they have made up their minds about what is wrong with my child before I am even done talking. Maybe they are that experienced, I don't know, but it does make me uncomfortable. Bottom line, if you visit this practice, do your research and be able to negotiate care for your children that you feel comfortable with.

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User Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

I have been familiar with C.P. for 5 years now. I have a 7 year old daughter and a 17 month old daughter.
If you are just bringing your child in for a check up, you should have no problem. Anything beyond this, and you may not be happy. I've been here a few times where something was wrong with my child and I felt that the doctor didn't do a through enough job finding out what the problem was.
The nurses are who makes this place. Every nurse is simply wonderful.
They make you and your child feel comfortable.

I am a mom who has chosen to delay vaccinations for my daughter who is currently 17 months old. My 7 year old was vaccinated because I wasn't aware of the risks at the time so with her, I didn't have any problems.
Once I made known to Dr.Fishburn that I wasn't going to be vaccinating my youngest, she treated me completely differently. I was even told that I may need to find a new practice and that my decision didn't just put my child at risk but other children as well.
I have done my research and feel 100% certain that my choice is the right one for MY daughter and MY family. It is 100% my choice to decide whether or not to vaccinate my child and I felt she was very discriminatory. During the visit where this took place, I was told by the nurses that it was my choice and I shouldn't let her intimidate me into something I didn't want to do.

Basically, if you are concerned about vaccinations or have made the choice to delay or not vaccinate at all, this is NOT the place for you. You will be heavily pressured into vaccinating your child.

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User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I take both my children here. My oldest is 4 and he loves going to see dr.fishburn. I love that every room is child friendly and painted with the kids in mind. It makes for a plesant visit. Wonderful and understanding staff. I know I can get my kids in no matter what the situation and I'm always treated as a concerned parent not an idiot. Keep up the great work.

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