The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.
Here are the winner and finalists in the “Best pediatrician” category.
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Winner: Senders Pediatrics
This independent practice in South Euclid is kid-friendly with the goal of easing anxieties about coming to the doctor. Its lobby houses a two-story tree house — complete with a 16-foot wavy slide — and has a separate waiting room equipped with computers for teens. Each exam room has its own age-specific decor, books and toys that make visits fun and comfortable. In addition, the staff takes the time to write an individualized message on the table paper in the exam room for each patient.
senderspediatrics.com
Finalists:
Dr. Eva Kubiczek-Love
Practicing at the Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center, Dr. Love has earned the reputation as a thorough, caring doctor who goes above and beyond for patients. Her attentiveness and sense of humor put parents and kids at ease.
my.clevelandclinic.org
Dr. Stephen Wexberg
Dr. Wexberg is well known at the Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood Family Health Center for providing knowledgeable, expert care while relating to patients on a personal level. His sense of humor and friendly demeanor make him popular with his patients and their parents.
my.clevelandclinic.org
Kids in the Sun
Physicians and nurse practitioners of this Broadview Heights practice, a University Hospitals Rainbow Care Network member, work together with parents and other health care professionals to nurture children in a happy and safe environment, using state-of-the-art medicine to provide advanced care along with advanced caring.
kidsinthesun.com