Before having my first child in 2011, I had no reason to believe that you had to love your child’s pediatrician. As long as he/she was competent honest, respectful, and available, that was enough. Doctor/patient relationships seem to run the gamut between those of us who love our child’s pediatrician, and those of us who are far from enamored. Having a son with a genetic disorder made me realize that I wanted and needed much more in a physician, just enough wasn’t enough.
Dr. James Godfrey is the most attentive, proactive, and informative physician I have ever come in contact with. He makes time to speak not only with the patients themselves, but also with their families. He delivers the results of tests and diagnoses himself rather than his front desk or nursing staff. When you have a child with a genetic disorder, you must be able to trust your physician. By involving the family in treatment plan decisions, Dr. Godfrey builds trust while creating a team-based approach for patient care.
My family’s gratitude for Dr. Godfrey runs deep. He has taken the time to become well versed in every aspect of my children’s’ lives. He cares about them personally, treats them medically, and fosters them emotionally. Though Dr. Godfrey is a professional first, he is a friend. We look forward to our appointments with him. Dr. Godfrey’s words and deeds seem to have a weight far beyond the commonplace.