How do I go about switching my son's pediatrician?

I've recently had some concerns about my 3 year old son's pediatrician. I've been going to her since he was born, but lately I'm not happy with her. She is very laid back, which can be good, but she's missed a few things recently.This has been an ongoing problem, which I've tried to overlook because I didn't want to be superficial, but she is very overweight and just doesn't look healthy. She often has dirty hair and her nails don't look properly groomed. I've been trying to look past all of this,but last week she diagnosed my son with something and when I spoke to his ENT about it, he told me that what she said was factually incorrect and that he was wrongly diagnosed (nothing serious). It just made me question whether or not she really knows her stuff. All this said, I think I need to switch doctors. I just don't know how to go about it. I don't want to have an awkward conversation with her. I can't tell her that I don't want to take my son to her because she doesn't look healthy and isn't a good doctor. She's a nice lady, but I need someone else to care for my son's health. How do I get my son's charts if I don't tell them I'm switching doctors? I want to make this as painless as possible, but I think it's going to be awkward. Any advice?

Mommy2Aly2011-05-12T19:46:32Z

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All you have to do is find a new pediatrician. They will get his records for you and you don't owe your current doctor any explanation as to why you are leaving.

?2011-05-13T02:26:10Z

Choose a new pediatrician and make an appointment. They will have a form for you to sign so that they may obtain your son's records. The new doctor's office will handle the transfer and you will be off the hook. Good luck with the new doctor. I know exactly how you feel about this unkempt dr.

?2011-05-14T14:43:23Z

I just changed my son's pediatrician cause he didn't like his old one i called and schedule a appointment w/ his new doc and he absolutely loves her! def call and schedule a appointment w/ another one i didn't even tell his old doc and all the new doc needed was his shot records which they just faxed a release form w/ my signature on it...good luck! (: