Female vs. Male Pediatrician

Between ages 4-11 I was in state custody/foster care. Living in less than ideal situations caused me to develop asthma along with some challenging emotional and psychological problems . As far as health care goes I got to see who ever was available and as such the level of care I obtained was subpar and inconsistent.

When I was 11 I went to a foster home (adopted at age 14) and saw a female pediatrician until I finished college at age 22.

Only had males. Even for basic check in when I was sick growing up, I always saw male doctors. As well as at school for exams.

I only saw male doctors growing up. My current doc is female though. I like and trust her. About 20 years ago I had a female doc who was awful. I have always preferred a doctor I can trust over a doctor of a particular sex.

I'm sure I had some well-baby visits but those were beyond my recollection. I remember a male doctor looking at my throat when I was in school.

I'm certain my grandmother would have only taken me to a doctor when I was really sick so I don't believe I had a regular pediatrician. I can't recall going to see a doctor again until I was 15. It was with another male doctor.