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The Doctor Your Kid Actually Deserves (And Why the System Makes It Almost Impossible to Find One)

Fifteen minutes per patient. That's what the system budgets for your child. Here's why I left — and what I built instead.

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Dr. Trey Williams
Apr 26, 2026
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I’m going to say something that might sound strange coming from a pediatrician:

The way most kids receive healthcare in this country is not designed for them.

It’s designed for insurance reimbursement cycles, patient volume targets, and 15-minute appointment slots. It’s designed so that a physician who genuinely wants to spend time with your family — educ…

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