Website for Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman: http://www.private-pediatrics.medem.com/

Re: Looking for a good Pediatric doctor
Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman is the best pediatrician I have ever met and I highly recommend him. He has his own practice down the street from Alta Bates in Berkeley. He's been our pediatrician for over 3 years, we tried several others before finding Dr. Wolffe. He is extremely responsive, professional and caring. He is so wonderful with both of our children (3.5 year old son & 7 month old daughter) that my son gets mad if I don't take him with us for our daughter's shots and check-ups - he loves visiting Dr. Wolffe. Dr. Wolffe spends a lot of time with you during each appointment, but schedules them appropriately, so you are never left waiting - which is a problem with a lot of good pediatricians. He does home visits - yes, home visits! He's even offered to visit our daycare, and has evening hours so parents who work can schedule appointments outside of working hours. Here are a few examples of why I am so impressed with Dr. Wolffe and consider him an important part of our family: he always answers or returns his cell or office phone calls within minutes (any time of day or night); he recently was traveling and changed his return flight so he could get back early to see my daughter who was sick (he drove to our house directly from the airport); he visited me in the hospital after my daughter was born (he has no affiliation with the hospital, so he came as a ''personal'' visitor - on his own time and with no intent to bill us); when my daughter was 6 days old she had a high fever & so I called Dr. Wolffe and he advised us to go to Children's Hospital, he called ahead to the hospital & they were ready for us; when my daughter was at Children's he personally came twice a day every day and directed the care of my daughter (the nurses at Children's Hospital said they almost never see that kind of involvement); he has met us at his office on weekends and evenings; he helped diagnose/treat my son's reflux at 5 weeks old (which was almost identical to colic); he's extremely cautious with all treatments; he makes foll ow-up calls after every medical issue; and most importantly, my kids absolutely love him and going to see him is something they really enjoy. His medical education is equally impressive - graduate of Yale medical school. Dr. Wolffe truly loves what he does and it shows. Melissa

Re: Pediatrician friendly to attachment parenting
I have to recommend our pediatrician, Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman in Berkeley. His website is www.private-pediatrics.medem.com Our kids absolutely love him. He knows them and practices what he believes about taking time to make the children feel open and secure. They look forward to seeing him. The level of care is like something from a different generation.

That said, I have no idea what he knows about elimination communication. I think he'd be ok with adjusting the vaccine schedule, but I know he is firm on kids getting vaccinated. Go and talk to him, and ask him. Frank

Re: looking for a good pediatrician
Looking for a pediatrician? Go straight to Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman (do not pass go, do not collect $200)! His office is right by Alta Bates.

Our fabulous pediatrician, Dr. Wolffe (as he's known) is a doc that practices medicine the way it should be. There is no short 3-minute visit, he actually spends the time to talk with the kids and talks with the parents. When we walk in, we're greeted by name. He's accessible, day or night. I called one morning at 7:00 and he answered the phone. Plus, he does house call! His philosophy: 'a child doesn't get sick during office hours from 9-5 and when a child is sick (especially a small child), the last thing they want to do, and the last thing the parents want to do, is wrap 'em up and schlep to the doctor's office.' He has a mobile clinic in the trunk of his car.

He's an amazing pediatrician. It's what he does, it's what he thinks about, it's his life (maybe not good for him, but great for us). He's reads everything and anything about pediatrics. He's often an early adaptor with evidence based treatments. He incredibly smart (I believe he has 3 graduate degrees from 3 ivy league schools ' Cornell, Yale and Harvard), he respects the kids and parents. He can work with the younger set and works really well with the adolescent set as well. He's a true family doctor - remember those?

I travel internationally for work and when I do, he lets the kids know that they can call him anytime and he means it. I have a friend (who also goes to Dr. Wolffe) who's adolescent was having a really difficult time and Dr. Wolffe told him to call him anytime. I believe the agreement was, ''don't do anything you'd regret, instead call me (Dr. Wolffe) and we'll have dinner at Denny's.

My 9 year old says, ''He's great and goofy.'' My two 14 year old daughters say, ''He rocks.''

Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman 3031 Telegraph Avenue. 888) 254-3950. www.private-pediatrics.medem.com

What more do I need to say? Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. cindy

Re: new to the area, looking for a pediatrician
Do not pass go, do not collect $200, go directly to Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman in Berkeley. He's fabulous. He's smart, caring, thorough, and he does house calls! He has his own practice so it's just him and his medical assistant/office manager, but I can always get a hold of someone (even at non-business hours). He's able to work with all age ranges. (I have 3 kids, two of which are teenagers and they think he's great - that's a pretty big endorsement!) He's right across the street from Whole Foods on Telegraph, 3031 Telegraph Ave #235 / 888) 254-3950 / www.private-pediatrics.medem.com. Feel free to contact me for more information. cindy

Re: Pediatrician for 8 & 13 year olds
While he's not a female doctor, Wolffe Nadoolman is the best pediatrician I've found. He is caring and funny, and very supportive of both parent and child. He has lots of experience with teenagers and teenage questions/issues. He is very smart, and assumes you are too! And he's in Berkeley next to Alta Bates. 510 848-5572. http://www.private-pediatrics.medem.com/ Best, Duncan

We love our son’s pediatrician. I’ve noticed the other postings for him are out of date. He has recently opened his own practice just down the street from Alta Bates after the practice where he worked in Pinole closed. Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman (or Dr. Wolf) is amazing because he is so totally devoted to his patients and his profession. We can reach him at all hours of the day. Our doctor visits are never rushed and usually take the better part of an hour. He makes house calls. And he’s funny, too. Dr. Wolf has a website: http://www.private-pediatrics.medem.com/. His phone number is 888-254-3950. Airdri

I, too, can recommend Dr. Wolffe Nadoolman, who now has his own practice in Berkeley (across the street from Whole Foods). A woman in my birthing class recommended him 3 years ago, and he's been our pediatrician since Alex was born. Yes, he does house calls and consistently follows up on all matters --- big or small. And he has a wonderful way with kids -- our son responds very well to him, and our son is ''discerning'' (read ''picky''). My husband and I enjoy his sense of humor, intelligence, and patience. Oh, and yes, he takes Blue Cross / Blue Shield. Pat, Eric & Alex