Before graduating from the NICU, you choose a pediatrician to care for your baby after leaving the hospital. If you are a new parent, this can be an overwhelming task making sure you are asking the right questions and finding the right fit for your family especially after a NICU stay. Today’s guest is here to talk with us about how to find a pediatrician and, most importantly, how to build a strong relationship with your pediatrician.

Dr. Andrew Lubell has been in practice as an owner and clinician at Lockman & Lubell Pediatric Associates LLC in Montgomery County for over 20 years. A native of New York, he attended Binghamton University where he graduated with honors and a B.A. in Biology. He then attended The Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he excelled and graduated earning the honor of being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

His training then took him to Philadelphia where he completed a Residency in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Lubell has been the Medical Director of the True North Medical Group (TNMG) for the past 3 years. He has been recognized as a “Top Doc” in Montgomery County for many years and listed as a “Top Doc” by Philadelphia Magazine the past 4 years.

On this episode you will hear:

On this episode you will hear:

• Why finding the right pediatrician who focused on preemies is very important.

• For anyone looking to find a pediatrician - especially before leaving the NICU - the first step you should take and the questions you should ask.

• Whether you should reach out to several pediatric practices.

• What you need to know for your first pediatrician visit.

• How Dr. Lubell helps families make the transition from the NICU to the pediatric practice.

• How Dr. Lubell helps families like yours manage the special needs of their baby.

• Why early intervention is important and what you need to know.

• The role that specialists may play in the care of your NICU miracle.

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