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.

Adolescent

  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 07, 2000

      What About Summer School?

      Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. Children's lives run more smoothly when their time is structured. There are three primary advantages for attending summer school. Does your child fit in?

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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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          1. June 07, 1999

            Tetanus Shots: Not Just For Kids

            Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Why everyone, not just kids, needs a tetanus shot.

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            1. May 01, 1998

              Chest Pains

              John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Chest pain in a teenager does not usually indicate heart or lung disease if it is very short in duration and an isolated finding.

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              1. May 01, 1998

                Teenage Depression: the Hidden Disorder

                Teen depression can be disguised as acting out behavior, sadness or unhappiness. The syndrome is not always readily identifiable. Read some of the hallmark symptoms and what you can do about it.

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                1. April 01, 1998

                  Acne: The Bane of Teenagers

                  Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. This is a common skin disorder that affects nearly 85% of all people between the ages of 12 and 25 years. Read the four major factors that are key to acne and the major agents used today for treatment.

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