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

Learn more about PMC

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.

ADD / ADHD

  1. February 08, 2010

    A New Drug For ADHD?

    John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. INTUNIV may prove ideal for patients who have combined Tourette's syndrome and ADHD.

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    1. January 25, 2010

      Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid, Part 2

      Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot looks at Melatonin in part two or this article.

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      1. January 18, 2010

        Facts About Melatonin As A Sleep Aid

        Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot examines Melatonin's usage as a sleep aid.

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            1. May 27, 2002

              Sleep Problems And ADD

              Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Welty examines whether sleep problems are linked to ADD.

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              1. July 02, 2001

                The Slow Learner

                Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. About 22 or 23% of the population falls into a range that educators label low average or borderline. This means that the child will not learn as easily or as well as his same-age peers. When parents understand how to appropriately assist and advocate for their child, both child and parents experience less frustration and discouragement.

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                1. June 19, 2000

                  You Are What You Eat

                  John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Samson explores the behavioral changes that can occur when avoiding certain foods, including the alleviation of ADHD behavior.

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                  1. May 01, 2000

                    Bipolar Disorder: Does It “Happen” To Children?

                    An examination of bipolar disorder, its diagnosis and treatment in children.

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                    1. January 17, 2000

                      College Students and A.D.D.

                      John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. There are many misconceptions about ADHD and stimulant therapy. The problem rests in an accurate diagnosis.

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