Even if you have found the world's greatest doctor, seeing her could still be an unpleasant experience if you have to drive a long distance for each office visit. In addition, a long drive would effectively preclude you from bringing your children to the doctor in case of an emergency. Needless to say, proximity is an essential factor when deciding on your child's doctor.

Proximity to your residence is not the only consideration when it comes to location. Sometimes it may be easier for you to pick up your daughter from day care or school and bring her directly to the doctor. If the doctor's office is located near the school, it may be more convenient for you to select that particular office for routine visits.

The flow of traffic may also be a determining factor. In many urban centers in this country, traffic congestion has become a part of city dwelling. It may make more sense to select an office that is situated in a part of town that lets you drive against the major flow of traffic than to select another office that is closer but less accessible due to bad traffic.