![]() ![]() Then the assistant returned to get her weight but again my daughter was so afraid she cried and threw up again. He was able to detect an ear infection which was great but we were going to see our pediatrician for the ears the next day (monday) anyway with her pediatrician that she is comfortable with. My kids are 4 and 17 months and they were traumatized but this whole exam event. ![]() This was not his fault but he persisted on the exam even as she was throwing up from crying so hard. (That has been a bit diminished from this experience.) He then wanted to examine my daughter which was fine I guess except she was terrified. I have always had great respect and trust in the medical community. I should have followed my gut and just stopped there but I didnt. For example, he started commenting on my sons dry skin and started talking about what lotion we should buy. He didnt seemed too interested in what I had to say, was a bit pushy/condescending, and then would completely go off-topic. Added to this was the doctors strange demeanor. However, as the exam went on I realized we came in for covid testing (thinking we would be in and out) and were now receiving exams that we hadnt asked for and would probably be charged for them. It was unexpected, awkward, and uncomfortable but we were also not wanting to be rude. We were literally packing to leave (having had the three covid tests that we came for, completed) when all of a sudden a doctor came and started performing exams on all of us. We were comfortable with him and when he performed all three of our covid tests. The assistant who came in to check us in and take information was friendly, professional, and helpful. However, it seemed like a bit much for just wanting three covid tests. We showed up and filled out the paperwork. Our intent was to get three tests done and move on with our day. We chose Nova because it was the weekend and it listed no referral needed. We decided it may be time to take covid tests to just be sure. We chose this location because me and my two children had been sick for a while with no let up. However, my familys experience today was uncomfortable, stressful and awkward. I am not one to write reviews (positive or negative). ![]()
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