2 Best Blue Shield of California Developmental Pediatricians near Petaluma, CA 94952

It’s fair to reassess your care team for your child, and there’s a chance your pediatrician may not be the best fit for your child.

To evaluate if they are a good fit, you might consider: 

• Do they listen to me and seem like they understand my concerns?
• Do they feel like a partner in the process?
• Do I feel as though I can speak openly about my child (i.e., can I bring any and all questions to the table)?
• How well do they accommodate my child’s special needs?
• Are they knowledgeable about the unique issues my child may be facing?

A developmental pediatrician (sometimes referred to as a “developmental-behavioral pediatrician”) is a medical doctor that has received the same medical education as a typical pediatrician, with more specific training in developmental delays. 

Developmental-behavioral pediatricians will have completed: 

• Four years of medical school
• Three years of residency training in pediatrics
• Board certification in pediatrics
• Additional subspecialty training in developmental-behavioral pediatrics (typically 3 years) 

Developmental pediatricians are certified through a process that involves a comprehensive examination process, administered by the American Board of Pediatrics.