website: http://sagepediatrics.com/

Re: Pediatrican or Family Doctor open to Alt Healing
There is a lovely practice called Sage Pediatrics in Oakland. I recommend Dr. Amy Maidenberg there. I was pleased by her gentle approach and ability to listen and offer information in a way that very much felt like she was supporting my choice as a parent. Given that I have more alternative perspectives than my husband and my mom when it comes to health, I was also really impressed at how well Amy was able to respectfully communicate with all of us in the same appointment. She also did a home visit, which felt so right for a small baby. I also appreciate that Amy is the mother of 2 little ones herself. If you'd like to contact her, the number is (510-984-6169) and their website is http://www.sagepeditrics.com/. Trina

Re: Friendly professional pediatric grp w/great staff?
Try Amy Maidenberg of Sage Pediatrics in Oakland. She's attentive, extremely knowledgeable, available for appointments and always quick to respond herself to my calls. I've never gotten the sense that she's watching the clock; well appointments last about an hour. She'll make house calls too, which is great since I have two toddlers under the age of three. Dr. Maidenberg instantly diagnosed a rare skin condition that my daughter suddenly developed and was just as quick to reassure me that it was totally benign. I like too that she's open- minded about holistic and other alternative treatments. Krysten C.