To: bovik@CS.CMU.EDU
Subject: Pediatricians
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 90 21:57:17 EDT
From: Fang.Zhao@CIVE.RI.CMU.EDU


Date:  6 Jul 1990 06:37-EDT 
From: Philip.Koopman@GREYHOUND.ECE.CMU.EDU
Subject: Re: Pediatricians?

We used Dr. Wolfson (of Bass, Wolfson & Brecht).  He is extremely good,
and their practice is possibly the best in Pittsburgh.  They literally
wrote the book on how to practice pediatrics.  (We moved to the North
Hills, so we have a local pediatrician now).

Of course, you should know that the personal chemistry between you
and your pediatrician is almost as important as his/her skill
at diagnosis.  Wolfson had a free interview to ask him hard
questions while my wife is pregnant -- you should take advantage
of similar opportunities.

-- Phil

Date: Fri, 6 Jul 1990 09:51-EDT 
From: Mark.Stehlik@G.GP.CS.CMU.EDU
Subject: Re: Pediatricians?

I have used Drs. Bass, Wolfson and Breck for the past 6 years.  They have
cared for both my 6 year old son and 2 year old daughter and I have
been very satisfied.  They have a lot of patients but still manage to
give some personal touches (although during cold season, it looks like
an assembly line sometimes).  Since there are three of them, you're
bound to find one with a bedside manner that appeals to you, as their
personalities are quite different.

				Mark

Subject: recommendation - pediatrician
Date: Fri, 06 Jul 90 10:29:48 EDT
From: Carol Biesecker <cb@SEI.CMU.EDU>


Dr. Lee W. Bass was my daughter's pediatrician
for 21 years.  Last year she decided she wanted
to go to an internist, and, reluctantly,
left Dr. Bass's care.

Dr. Bass has a "call hour" every morning.
You may telephone and ask _any_ question,
silly or not, during that time.  This is
a godsend, particularly during infancy.
He is affiliated with both Magee Women's
and Children's Hospital.

If he goes on vacation, one of his associates
covers his service.  If he must refer to
a specialist, he oversees the medical care given.

As a single parent, I found Dr. Bass's
encouragement and support invaluable.
And his continuing, genuine interest
in my daughter's well-being, his influence
as a positive role model in her life
had an immeasurable and unbelievably positive
effect.

I can't say enough good things about
Dr. Bass and his associates.

cb

Date: Fri, 6 Jul 1990 11:55-EDT 
From: Margaret.Reid-Miller@GS11.SP.CS.CMU.EDU
Subject: Re: Pediatricians?

My two year old daughter goes to Dr Michaels, who share a practice with
Dr. Mermelstein.  She has also seen Dr. Mermelstein.  He is an older,
very experience doctor who is very good with children.  I recommend him
(or Dr. Michaels) highly.

--Margaret

Date: Fri, 6 Jul 90 09:30:58 EDT
From: Manuela.Veloso@ML.RI.CMU.EDU
Subject: Re: Pediatricians?

Dr. Lee Bass has been the pediatrician of our two sons for almost 3 years.
We like him VERY much. Dr. Jane Breck and Dr. Wolfson are also very good. 
When we arrived to Pittsburgh we chose another pediatricians' office
that I did not like that much. We are very happy that we changed 
to Dr. Bass' office. Andre' and Pedro, our children, also love him!
Good luck,
	Manuela.

P.S. I don't know the other doctors you listed.