Hi, We moved to Woodbury a month ago. I am looking for a clinic for my husband and I and also a pediatrician for my two daughters. I've had two recommendations for Central Pediatrics and one for Woodwinds. Any thoughts or other recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I'm mostly concerned about the pediatrician/clinic for them since I know with the winter months ahead that I'll be needing one sooner rather than later!
Central Peds is wonderful! They are open M-F 7:45am to 5pm and Sat 9am to noon. They are connected with Priority Peds, which is open M-F 5pm to 10pm, Sat 9am to 5pm and Sun noon to 8pm. Central Peds takes walk-ins and no appt is needed for Priority Peds. My son is 6 mo. and we've seen 3 docs from these clinics and they've all been great! We always get right in, too. Good luck!
I take my 3 daughters (3.5, 2, and 6 mos) to Central Peds and we really like it. They also have the weekend urgent care, which comes in handy with little ones.
I see Ped. Michelle Peterson at Woodwinds for my 2yr. old and I'll bring my newborn to her as well after having him/her. I like her a lot and I like her up beat attitude. She's helped us with issues we've had and she has children of her own.
Welcome to the area! I have two little ones, and I take them to Woodwinds. Our primary doctor is Dr. John Piatkowski, I think he is great. We seen several other doctors there and I think they are all great! Dr. Kelly, Dr. Peterson, and Dr. Hubbard at Woodwinds are all really great.
Good luck!
Central Pediatrics, Sara Sweetser. She is AWESOME!!!! My 4 year old loves to go see her. Even if she needs to get a shot! I love her too because she is super laid back and easy going. I could ask her the silliest question and I never feel stupid. ;) They are just off of Valley Creek and Beilenberg. GOOD LUCK! ###-###-####
We use PACE pediatrics in W.St.Paul and see Dr. Hocks for our 4 y/o and 15 month old. He is the best. I also love the other doctors there when I can't see him. I know there is a PACE in Woodbury. They are affiliated with Children's Hospital and Clinics. I am not sure if Dr. Hocks goes to Woodbury, but I do know some of the physicans rotate clinics. Hope this helps.
A litte about me. SAHM of 2 girls. I am also a R.N. (no longer practicing) who used to work in Pediatrics!
Hi S.,
I'm a member of the Woodbury Area Mom's group and a lot of my fellow moms go to Central Peds and love it. I take my girls (2 1/2 and 15 months) to the HealthEast Woodbury Clinic (Woodwinds). However, I'm thinking of switching...don't get me wrong, it's a great clinic, but lately I've been hearing really good things about Ilko Family Medicine in Woodbury from a lot of moms (I'm the editor of a local parenting web site twincities.babyzone.com and people send me recommendations all the time).
A.
S. - I moved to Shoreview after 10 yrs. in St. Paul, but my clinics were both in Woodbury. My kids went to Pediatric & Young Adult Medicine (they also have offices in Lake Elmo/St. Paul) ans we actually make the trip to St. Paul for their visits I was so pleased with the outcome. I saw a physician at St. Paul Internists (they too have multiple office/different locations, Woodbury/St. Paul). Both clinics in Woodbury are in the same building, the High Pointe office, Hope this helps.
S.,
Sounds like you got some good requests from Central and Woodwinds. Just to give you variety, I see Dr. Burright at Allina for my daughter, and we've been really happy with her.
I take my daughter to PACE pediatrics on Woodlane & Valley Creek. There is a new doctor there that has been working with children for quite a while. We like how small it is -- we never wait to see the doctor and they have later appointments 1-2 days a week so we don't have to leave work during the day. As for doctors, my husband and I go to Allina and I am very happy with the services we have received there.
Central Peds is amazing. The entire staff is knowledgible and practical. I love that they have a kids only urgent care practice too. Great for all those upcoming colds and ear infections that seem to travel hand in hand with winter!
I just started bringing my 2 month old to Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine and I absolutely LOVE them. They make me feel so comfortable and safe with the care for my daughter. What I love most is they don't treat me like a stupid first time mom and they listen to my concerns. Although I go to the office in St. Paul, they also have an office in Woodbury.
Hope this helps.
S.
Healtheast Woodbury Clinic has Dr. Montague, Dr. Gurne (sp?) and Dr. Foss, all who are really wonderful. Dr. Montague sees a few of my friends and they just love her. She is so sweet, never rushes you and listens to all of your concerns. Check her out. She is a family practice doctor, so she can see any of you for anything and she does OB too, just in case you may be thinking of that again in the future.
Dr. Gurne is new and so she is really easy to get in to see if you have something come up quick, like a cold or some other health emergency. She also is doing OB.
Good luck!
