Office Hours

By appointment only
Monday-Friday: 9am - 5:15pm
Saturday: 10-
Sunday: closed

Appointments

(562) 426-5551
(562) 434-7431

Location

2921 Redondo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806

Map & Directions

About PMC

The Pediatric Medical Center provides comprehensive medical care for patients from birth through college with special expertise in:

  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Learning Disorders
  • Allergy Diagnosis & Management
  • Complex Diagnostic & Management Problems

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Pediatricians

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Michael L. Goodin, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Lori Livingston, M.D.

History

The center was originally founded by H. Milton Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P. in 1933. Subsequently it was directed by Richard D. DeGolla, M.D., F.A.A.P. and Alexander Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P.

The current office location was opened in 1963 and originally designed by renowned architect Edward Killingsworth. He was essential to the Southern California Mid-Century architectural movement.

The Informed Parent

Published by the Pediatric Medical Center for our patients and for parents everywhere.

Abdominal / Gastrointestinal

  1. December 26, 2011

    Mesenteric Adenitis…No Need For Surgery

    by Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.

    Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. All the signs pointed to appendicitis. But wait---it could be something less invasive.

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    1. February 14, 2005

      Right-Sided Pain Is Not Always The Appendix

      by Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.

      Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Appendicitis is the great imitator. There is a classic presentation for acute appendicitis. However, it can take on the appearance of something entirely different.

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      1. June 18, 2001

        Crohn’s Disease

        by Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.

        Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Teenagers have trouble accepting and managing any chronic illness. Crohn disease is an example.

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