Anyone have a teen boy who sees a female pediatrician?

[mmsmom]

We have options for both at our practice so DS sees a male and DD a female. But I do have DH take DS (now 15) to his annual visit and have the last 2 years. Our practice still has parents in the room (not sure when that ends) and just felt it was better for DH to be there vs me. But I wouldn’t worry if there wasn’t a same gender Dr option.

[gymnbomb]

We have options for both at our practice so DS sees a male and DD a female. But I do have DH take DS (now 15) to his annual visit and have the last 2 years. Our practice still has parents in the room (not sure when that ends) and just felt it was better for DH to be there vs me. But I wouldn’t worry if there wasn’t a same gender Dr option.

Interesting, I wonder how much this varies between practices. Ours has kids 12 and older go in by themselves first, then either has the parent come in for the last part of the visit or if the parent prefers they can wait in the car and the doctor will video chat with them at the end to answer questions and give updates.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Interesting, I wonder how much this varies between practices. Ours has kids 12 and older go in by themselves first, then either has the parent come in for the last part of the visit or if the parent prefers they can wait in the car and the doctor will video chat with them at the end to answer questions and give updates.

We go in until age 18 at our practice. The kid goes in first to do the mental health screening form then parent comes in for the whole exam and talking.

[jacksmomtobe]

My DS who just turned 18 sees a female Pediatrician. A few years back I asked if he wanted to switch to a male as there are two male doctors in the practice and he said no. I told him to let me know if he changes his mind and he hasn't so far.

[essnce629]

Our entire family has seen a female family doctor for 13 years now. There's also a female NP and PA in the practice. I asked DS1 (18) in the past if he wanted to switch to a male doctor and he said no. I haven't asked DS2 (13 next week) yet.

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[jgenie]

Thanks for all the replies. I’ll check in with DC to see how they feel. DS2 is still in the streaking phase so I think he’ll likely be fine. Just need to check in with DS1. They’ve both seen all the female doctors but their yearly exams have always been with the male doctors.

[Kindra178]

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[ett]

Both of mine have the same female pediatrician. They've never asked for a male. Most of their other doctors are also female.

[StantonHyde]

My son started with a female pediatrician and stayed with her till he left for college. Worked great.

[klwa]

DS is 16 and just sees whichever doctor/NP is available. Hasn't been an issue yet. There ARE male doctors at our practice, but none currently at our preferred office.