Seeking Great Pediatrician near Sherman Oaks

Hi L.,
I don't have a doctor to recommend because I too live in Sherman oaks and was also looking for a holistic doctor myself that takes my insurance. My son is 18 months and I haven given him shots either. I just make sure he eats right and we only give him organic stuff to eat. I take him to get his regular checks and just make sure that he is growing well and healthy but I don't give him any shots. The doctors make money from giving the shots that is why the push it. Just hold your grounds and go with what feels right in your heart. That is what I did. Maybe you can go to a doctor that is more understanding and respect you and what you decide to do. I just changed my doctor because I felt that because I decided not to vaccinate my son he did not care too much about him; I have yet to see what my new pediatrician is like. If she is nice and caring I will let you know.(my son is due for his 18 months check up)
well with that said, i wish you and your family well. And if you do find a pediatrician that you are looking for please let me know.
You are doing a good job!!!

No Dr. recommendations for you, unfortunately, but just wanted to say Congratulations on sticking to your choice on how YOU want to parent. I, too do all those same things...
(my daughter is almost 7 months). We have not gotten her vaccinated, nor do we plan too. Our Dr. is very sweet, non-pushy, and doesn't presure us at all. The reason I'm not recommending her is that her office is ran very poorly, and it's shared with other Dr's so there is much confusion at times. It's great you are standing up to your Dr., although you shouldn't have to. Many of my friends have felt "forced" into the shots by their Dr's...so sad! Anyways, you sound like a really great first time mom...keep up the good work:)

Hi L., I have Kaiser too. In Woodland Hills see if you can get Dr. Margaret Stone. She's been my kids pediatrician since birth (they are 12 & 9). She is great. good luck.

Hi L.,
We go to Valley Pediatrics on 5353 Balboa (just at the 101) in Encino. Not too far from you. ###-###-####. Dr. Marie Medawar is our primary doctor. We love her and she has always taken time to talk to us about our questions and concerns. We really like all the doctors there. I didn't have the same concerns that you have so I don't know which of the doctors might take a more holistic approach but the staff there might be able to point you to the doctor that best meets your needs.

Good lucke!