Pediatrics at Medstar Good Samaritan

"Let me start by saying this review is for a single provider with the practice. We followed Dr. B and Dr. Aung from York Belvedere Medical Center. As is such my family and I have been with Good Samaritan Pediatrics for over 25 years and it’s sad but the reputation of that office is absolutely horrible now. I have never considered taking my children elsewhere until my interaction with their current nurse practitioner, Annalise, this weekend. She was very responsive a few days ago when I reached out regarding my 15 year old daughter, who has a history of severe asthma with multiple hospitalizations; however, that was not the case today. Her temp has been as high as 103.6 with cough and complaints of chest pain. She sent her for a chest X-ray which was negative. I was very concerned of the possibility of COVID given that my husband tested positive 5 days prior. We had several negative rapid test but positive PCR results today. Given her history I placed a call to the on call provider which happened to again be Annalise to determine the appropriateness of prescribing Paxlovid and she agreed that it was possible but refused to call it in stating she was not supposed to call in medications when on-call and recommending that I take my daughter into urgent care. Needless to say this momma…who happens to be a nurse…is livid. You have been following her since I reached out 3 days ago and have her history and yet refuse to prescribe something that could prevent her from having yet another hospitalization!?? Needless to say I am canceling their upcoming appointments for physicals and finding a new pediatric practice. She better hope and pray that she continues to improve and does not require hospitalization because if she does things will get pretty ugly. I will also be reaching out to Dr. Aung regarding this matter because it is absolutely ridiculous!!"

"Everyone at this office seems to know that the front staff is the first impression a patient will get and these ladies do an awesome job. My two girls see Dr. Aung and he is the best. He takes his time to answer any questions and the kids love him. Very knowledgeable and down to earth. We have seen nurse CRNP Ashley also, and she is great too. I have been taking my children there for YEARS and have not had a complaint about them yet. Just such a good team of people."

"He's the absolute BEST!! My grandson (14 years old) was taken to Dr. Aung as a newborn because he was HIS dad's pediatrician...three more grandsons are now his patients too!!"

"He is awesome and has been seeing my daughters for 18, 19, and 21 years (I have 3). He explains everything and encourages the kids to stay in school. He says, “no boys, studies first!” Lol! Very caring and understanding. When I had my babies, he came to GBMC to see them after they were born. Absolutely love him. Staff are sweet and wonderful too."

"Best choice I ever made for the care of our daughter, Doctor Aung is very effective and has no issues explaining what's going on with your child. I highly recommend him and plan to have his as my family pediatrician from here on out."