In reference to the previous review, let me start by saying I am a WASP. Maybe thats why I like Dr. Spaeth, but Im hardpressed to understand what race and lifestyle has to do with a doctors competence. (Im taking the time to write this review primarily because I was so disgusted by the insinuation in the previous review!) Dr. Spaeth is extremely knowledgeable and straightforward. Her office staff is secondtonone very friendly and organized. Getting a call back or an appointment is easy. If you want a touchyfeely pediatrician thats going to be looseygoosey with her recommendations, you will not like Dr. Spaeth. We appreciate her matteroffact manner when it comes to the health of our daughter personally, I want the best recommendation a pediatrician has in a direct manner. I feel that if more pediatricians offered their professional experience in this manner, there would be fewer 5yearolds still using a bottle and a pacifier! She is very gentle and kind with our daughter and is very clear about milestones and how to solve problems (including behavioral like climbing out of cribs and refusing food). I cannot recommend her highly enough regardless of whether you are white and protestant, or purple and athiest.