Western Michigan Pediatrics: Dr. Jennifer Van Zee

I've been taking my kids to Western Michigan Pediatrics for 12 years. No questions, best group of Pediatrician's in West Michigan.
Jan 31st, 2024

My son has an educational AND a medical ASD diagnosis. This clinic never asked for any additional information (the clinic I switched to was very quick to ask for his paperwork and offer further lab tests or referrals.) they also almost Never reacquainted themselves with his chart when walking into the room and were caught off guard most times we explained he was behind developmentally bc of his ASD. After 2 years we were over it and left.
Jun 2nd, 2022

Nice clean office. Friendly staff
Apr 24th, 2022

Nov 20th, 2021

Four years later and I am still incensed. Time to leave a review: * I had a 22-year and 4-child relationship with this office. * Many of those years, we went from well-child visit to well-child visit with no contact in between for all 4 children-- I have never been an alarmist, an arguer, or a nuisance to them. Here's what happened in 2020: I was troubled by the medical requirements we were given by the MHSAA. So I did what you're supposed to do. I called and asked my own medical professionals. This is what I said to the nurse: "I am having a hard time with the mask requirements for my boys. I'm not looking for a waiver, but I do have 4 specific concerns that I'd like to present to the doctors so they can help me understand that my boys are safe. I'd be happy for a call back from any of the doctors in the practice." First, impetigo & acne & tooth decay. They wear the masks from about 7:45am until about 5 pm-- all morning, then wad them up in their jeans pockets to eat lunch, then wear them all afternoon, then throw them on top of their gym bags while they change into their running clothes, then they wear them and sweat in them while they run 7-12 miles. Second, reduced vision/safety while running on uneven ground and city streets. After just 1 cross country practice in the masks, both boys commented that it was a very strange sensation to not be able to see their hands or feet while they run. They thought it was funny. I immediately thought of inability to see uneven sidewalks and passing cars if they can't see their own hands & feet. Third, inadequate oxygen during strenuous exercise. Both boys after 1 7-mile run said they struggled to get up to pace the entire time because they had lead legs and headaches. If you run, you know exactly what that means. And aren't sunshine, fresh air, and exercise the best disinfectants and health aids? How is blocking sunshine and fresh air while running better for them? Their own bodies are clearly sending a message. Fourth, harming their natural immune system. When they constantly breathe in their own particulates, are they hypersensitizing their antibodies to what already exists in their bodies? And when they are removed from regular exposure to small viral loads of common cold and flu, are their immune systems becoming less sensitive and able to fight off other dangers? The nurse wrote down my questions. *20 minutes later* (quicker than a typical call back from a medical office), the nurse called back and said, "The doctor is not giving any waivers for cross country. Swimming is the sport they cannot do in masks." That's it. That's all the conversation I received from my medical professionals about the health of my children. Answering the question I DID NOT ask, and ignoring each of my specific, real, and respectful concerns. Proving they are cowardly liars, hacks & frauds who never had my children's health prioritized.
Mar 25th, 2024