Oak Tree Pediatrics and More

The Doctors are great, however they are each assigned a specific nurse. The nurses are hit or miss. One of them vaccinated my son very slowly. It was last year, but he still talks about how painful it was.
the time after we requested to see another nurse, but the little fellow was already traumatized. We have changed insurance since then, so go to another office, and maybe this nurse is no longer working there.

I had a pleasant visit to see Dr. Spadaro for my newborn. Dr. Spadaro himself is great and so is the staff. The office is great for kids with a quiet little movie theater set up for kids or a nice place for nursing moms to have some privacy. I would recommend Dr. Spadaro to my friends and family. He answered all my questions and was very good with my baby.

You obviously never want your child to be sick. But when they are, you’re grateful for Oak Tree Pediatrics and More. The staff is caring, the ease with which you can get in for a same day appointment if necessary is relieving, and Dr. Spinner is amazing!
Everyone in the office has always been very caring and gentle, and sympathetic to the needs of the little ones. They have fun things in the waiting room to keep the kids occupied, and I’m always amazed at how the staff is able to keep everything so clean!
Nobody likes shots, but Audrey is a pro, and now both of my kids adore her.
I’ve been going to this office for 4 ½ years, and I’ve never been let down. Highly recommended! Both for sick and wellness visits!

Dr. Weisz is the BEST! She has been our pediatrician for over a decade and figured out all kinds of issues they have had and doesn’t stop until she figures it out. She’s not one of those specialists that send you to another specialist lightly, she wants to keep going until she has exhausted every possible avenue. And she is usually right or on the right track but doesn’t have all the equipment at her disposal (x-​rays, special equipment, etc) She is not one to nickel and dime like you’re on a meter when you walk in. She is very attentive and diligent and understanding. She listens and cares. She also calls back the same day (if she’s in) if you have questions. I have recommended her over and over again. Still do.

Before I start my review I have to say that it is absolutely not based on the pediatricians of this office being that I never actually had the opportunity to meet with any of them.
This review is based on the environment and staff of this office and my experience as a new, first time mom looking for a pediatrician.
I had an appointment scheduled for 445 and arrived early, upon my arrival I was greeted by a nice lady who stated the doctor was running late and that there was an incident with another patient getting hit in the head and needing stitches (not my business– but ok). I was comfortable waiting and thanked her for letting me know. During my wait I began overhearing a lot of gossip between the 3 women in the front of the office. One woman in particular was discussing a client and how «annoying» it was for the client to call in regarding some type of infection on the private parts of her child. The woman in the office then mentioned how the client was an adult and should be able to say the word of the body part that was afflicted, and «give me a break».
As a new mom, knowing I’d eventually be one of those clients calling in with questions, I was turned off at how they discussed private matters and client scenarios behind their backs. The lack of discretion I had experienced within minutes of being inside the building threw me off and I began to feel uncomfortable.
Not a big deal, it was the end of the day and I figured the women were just venting. I let it go and didn’t say anything.
Shortly after this conversation took place, the same woman asked another woman in the office is she was «special» and «if she needed to ride the little yellow bus home» … Not only is this highly offensive to me and I’m sure others, but it was also incredibly inappropriate given the environment.
Finally, going on 515, still no doctor and now 30 minutes past my appointment time; the same woman who instigated most of these topics from the start, decided it would be appropriate to tell a series of blonde jokes in the lobby of the office. (All 3 of the staffers were dark haired, I am blonde). I decided to see where she was going with this scenario and sat patiently waiting while listening to her tell incredibly offensive and inappropriate jokes in the middle of the doctors office. Fortunately, I was the only individual in the office at the time… Nonetheless, this woman’s lack of taste or tact was incredible as she couldn’t even realize there was a new client, sitting in the lobby that happens to be blonde.
I do have a sense of humor about things and am fairly light hearted, but we weren’t out to dinner with girlfriends or at the bar having drinks. The entire experience was truly awful and uncomfortable and these women need to understand they work in a professional environment where children are present.
At this point I decided to leave and informed all 3 women that it was not due to the wait for the doctor but that it was because of their lack of respect and class.
Unfortunately, I was very much looking forward to meeting with the Dr., as she came highly recommended and I didn’t even get the chance to see her. The Dr. has lost a new patient because of the behaviors of these three women and it is my hope that through this review she might have a conversation with the staff and make some changes in her office.
I’m sure she’s a wonderful Dr. but I simply will not subject myself to going through the experience I witnessed today time and time again. It was uncomfortable, unprofessional, rude and I really just wouldn’t want to have my child around that — not to mention, be one of the clients they feel the need to gossip about.
On a side note… The amount of toys, books and games in the office location was rather jarring. I was apprehensive to even sit down or touch anything out of concern for getting sick. I can’t imagine the staff actually sanitize any of the toys in the office on a daily basis and it was concerning to me as a new mom with the amount of opportunity for germs and cross contamination. Perhaps this is because of my first time mom status, but still — I’m sure a couple of toys would be adequate… A virtual toy store is probably unnecessary.

Dr. Spadero is, without question, a world class pediatrician. For the 16 years I’ve lived in Thousand Oaks, Oak Tree Pediatrics and More, particularly Dr. Spadero, has been in charge of the health of my two children. Dr. Spadero is a standout both as a pediatrician and as a person. Among other things he is deeply knowledgeable, unquestionably devoted, and most attentive to detail. Despite having a very busy practice, he always makes time for my concerns, even when time is scarce. He is, in the best sense of the definition, an old fashioned doctor. While he distinguishes himself with all of the best qualities of the «back in the day» doctors, Dr. Spadero is thoroughly up-​to-​date on all the newest technology, research, and most recent medical recommendations. Both of my children have the utmost respect for Dr. Spadero. They have always felt very reassured to be in his care. Dr. Spadero is a highly gifted physician with massive intellect who has a nearly uncanny ability to sort out medical issues while remaining patient and committed throughout the process. His kind-​hearted manner goes a long way to soothe the worries of a parent with a sick child.
I have also had the pleasure, on occasion, of having Dr. Weisz care for my children. She, too, is very bright, friendly, and reassuring. Dr. Weisz is another talented pediatrician who is a comfort to a parent facing those hard times when your child is ill.
The staff at Oak Tree Pediatrics and More is a grand reflection of the doctors. They are friendly, sympathetic and hard working. In all the years I’ve attended the office I have always found the assistants helpful and caring. Donna Raskin is an especially wonderful member of this outstanding support staff. Donna always goes the extra mile to help without ever making you feel as if you’re imposing. This charming, especially bright gal makes things happen, fully, completely, and promptly.
Bravo to Oak Tree Pediatrics and More, Dr. Spadero, and his fine support staff. We struck gold when you became part of our lives!

We’ve been going to this practice for about 4 years now. My daughter absolutely loves Dr. Weisz! I have to say, she is an amazing doctor, always friendly and funny, great bedside manner. The reason I give them 3 stars is the staff.
First of all, the only friendly nurse who worked with Dr. Weisz is gone. We always get this young girl with sour face. My daughter used to be afraid of doctors after an unfortunate blood draw at another place, which resulted in bruising her and splattering her blood all over. This nurse was not sympathetic at all to a scared child.
Second, we go in today for a well child appointment which I called to schedule a couple weeks ago, had ten reminders on my phone, arrived on time. They tell me (with an attitude) we don’t have an appointment. Not for today, not for another week — at all! Not in the system. I wasn’t going to leave after exploring my options about being seen the same day, since we DID have an appointment that they forgot to record. The receptionist had this look on her face like she thought I was so stupid as to show up without an app and now was complicating her already busy day! No apologies for the mix up or the inconvenience, no, just this: Dr. is overbooked and you will sit here for two hours before being seen. Her attitude was so inappropriate! I’m guessing it was her who forgot to put my app into the system and she was being defiant.
Ok, they are busy, but so am I. I took time off work to bring my child in. We drove for 15 min to get there, because we moved farther from this practice and still go there because of Dr. Weisz. I understand things happen and everyone makes mistakes. It’s how you deal with them and how you treat your patients that separates great customer service from the lousy one. Yes, the receptionist was busy answering phones, booking appointments and checking patients in. Yet, there was another receptionist there, who, the whole time we were in there, was sitting in her seat picking her nails! Maybe she had other responsibilities, I don’t know.
At the end, I ended up rescheduling since me and my child don’t have the time to sit there for two hours just to prove my point. While leaving, I was hoping for the last time to hear something along the lines of apology for the inconvenience — no such luck! Not even good bye.

I was able to get an appointment right away. At first I was skeptical because i arrived in the afternoon and the place was *too quiet.* Where were all the other patients? i am so used to hustling and bustling pediatric offices. But Dr. Spinner’s accurate diagnosis was on the mark. He has a great bedside manner and answered my hundred questions without batting an eye or feigning annoyance. The nurse was friendly and the front office staff was efficient.
The office is on the second floor of a medical building. There is a pharmacy that is conveniently located on the first floor.

I have been going to Oak Tree for almost 5yrs. I have been to a few of the Drs there and I can say they are all very good. Recently my daughter had a very high temp after hours and I called the told me not to worry and gave me instructions. Dr Weisz after a few days called me just to check up on her. She knew I was worried and called me personally to check up. It really meant a lot to me that she called. I do think the nursing staff could be more friendly though.

I initially took my baby to another pediatrician. She had to have heart surgery and that Dr. never even called us to see how she was, then continued be un concerned after 5 straight weeks of no weight gain. I switched to Dr. Spadaro at Oaktree. On our first visit, he actually sat down with a pen and paper and asked me to tell him everything. I just started crying I felt like I had been through the ringer. He was a God send. He is pro active. He is smart, professional and genuinely likes my kids. His nurse Michelle is sweet and the Queen if vaccinations, fast and sympathetic. The front desk staff is busy but friendly and courteous. It has been three years, I have since had another baby that was born prematurely, the hospital has their own pediatrician on staff in the NICU, but Dr. Spadaro was there every day to see my baby. The nurses in the NICU said that they love Dr. Spadaro, because he sees the babies in the NICU when most don’t. Thank you Dr. Spadaro for putting me at ease in a very scary situation. My babies are healthy and happy and I refer everyone to Oaktree Pediatrics and More.