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

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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.

Bacterial

  1. September 28, 2009

    What A Strange Place For Strep

    Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. This is a common skin infection that affects children from six months to 10 years of age. It is a bacteria that causes the classic strep throat, but is not a systemic infection.

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    1. March 30, 2009

      Your Child Is Sick. So Can He Go To School? The Updated Guidelines On When To Exclude Ill Children

      Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. A good rule of thumb is that a child should stay home if the illness prevents him from participating comfortably in activities.

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      1. July 17, 2006

        Ocean Water And Your Health

        Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. There are state standards for three types of bacterial indicator species. These will determine whether or not a beach remains open or closed for retesting. Be aware.

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        1. February 21, 2005

          Vegetarianism

          Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. To classify oneself as a vegetarian you must understand the benefits as well as the deficiencies in this life style.

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          1. August 27, 2001

            Up Your Nose

            Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. When a patient comes into the office with sniffles, Dr. Theriot finds more than he expects.

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            1. December 02, 1997

              Quarters and Nickels: Test for Meningitis

              Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. To allay the fear of possible meningitis here are some at-home tests to report to your doctor.

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