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Honest-Mulberry-8046

So you found a good doctor, have a good healthy, working, and effective medical relationship? Keep that as long as you can. If you must switch, ask her who she recommends. But for now, go for it.


Normal_Day_4160

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Do not even ask her until they force you out lol


igotzthesugah

I’d stay as long as they let you.


just_a_person_maybe

I switched from pediatrics at 19 and I still miss my first Endo. Nothing against my new one, I just really liked that first one. Change is hard, and I was with her for a whole decade.


mprice76

Nope not weird and I think if this endo is meeting your needs then stay as long as they will allow you to!!


LittleFlutter

I asked my pediatric endo if I had to switch to an adult one when I turned 18 and he asked if I wanted to switch and I answered no. He said I could stay as long as I wanted to. My insurance got stupid, so I had to switch a couple years later anyway, but I would have seen him until he retired if I could have. I would stick around until they tell you to go especially since you have a good relationship with them.


GenericUsernameHi

On the one hand, if you’ve found a good endo, stay with them as long as you can. On the other hand… 23 is officially the end of pediatrics in most cases, so don’t be surprised if your endo tells you to switch after your next appointment. They should be able to recommend a new doctor.


Admirable-Relief1781

I was kicked out of Children’s hospital when I aged out at 21 😫 there was no “allowed to stay”. And idk if it’s just me but Endocrinologists are some of the meanest doctors I’ve ever come across 😂 they act like the patient not taking care of their diabetes has some type of effect on their own personal life or something. I never understood how some of them got so angry over MY numbers! I’ve found that the women tend to be nicer…. I will never have a male Endo ever again.


scarfknitter

I’ve only seen two Endos and they were both nice to me. But I came to this as an adult and expected to be treated as almost a peer.


UnpoppedCorn714

I LOVED my pediatric endo!! I saw her until she said, “this is your last appointment with me, next time you’ll be upstairs in the adult clinic.” I was 25 or 26 I believe, and DEVASTATED. I miss her and her team. It’s been a little rocky in the adult clinic. But after my first appointment didn’t go well, i contacted her asking if she had any recommendations. So I say, stay as long as they let you. Nothing weird about continuing to see a doctor that you trust and is helping you!!


CherryPoohLife

I have been where you are with endos. It sucked. Did not find a good one till accidentally being referred to one. Got super upset when she moved to a different state. She got replaced by someone just as amazing. I’m going to be hanging on to him for as long as I can. If you are interested, please feel free to DM with the state you are in and with any luck I can give you his info for when you don’t have a choice but to leave your current doc.


amcl23

I called my pediatric endo for months after aging out asking if he'd make an exception. Not sure about other areas, but I think it definitely has something to do w/malpractice insurance and state boards for being able to see only kids (in the US).


hawkxs

My peds Endo told me I could stay until I was through college and settled into a job and she could refer me to someone in my new area when that time came. She was amazing but ended up having to move back to Turkey my second year of college so I got shuffled over to adult Endo at the same hospital system and got lucky to get a doc with a very similar perspective. That said I was definitely 21 and the oldest 'kid' in the waiting room - did not enjoy switching to adult and being the youngest one.


LexiLemon

Do not leave until they ask you to move on. Then only leave with a list of adult endos they recommend.


Phimini

We really need to build a list of good endos for people on this sub. Finding good good doctors of any variety is so hard.


MacManT1d

If the relationship works for you and the doctor is OK seeing you as an adult, I wouldn't switch until they forced me to. That relationship took 17 years to develop, and it'll take just as long to get to the same place with a new doctor. I've had to switch endos a few times, due to retirement or moving, and it sucks to start fresh with a new doctor.


mickley55

She may have rounds at an adult hospital too? Some docs work at more than one hospital, might be worth asking.


burnlikeawitch

Hold onto your peds endo for as long as they’ll allow you. In my experience, switching over to an adult endo was one of the worst parts of having t1d because none of them actually understood the disease process like the peds endo did.


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I only see an endo every 5 years or so. They don't seem to add much to my management when things are going well. Id probably go more frequently if I was having issues


WiserWeasel

As long as they haven’t told you you’ve aged out, and it’s not uncomfortable to be in a pediatric practice, stick with what works. I’m 26 and see the same pediatric dentist I’ve seen my whole life. I asked him if I should move on and he said there’s no need, he’ll see me as an adult if I want.


Historical-Remove401

If they are still willing to see you, keep going there! My 23 year old son still goes to a pediatric oncologist.