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.

Education

  1. May 07, 2012

    A Guide To 21st Century Skills In Education, Part 2

    Catherine S. Tolnai, M.A.T. Last month we looked at collaboration, critical thinking and differentiation as referring to the guide to 21st century skills in education. Let us continue.

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    1. April 23, 2012

      A Guide To 21st Century Skills In Education

      Catherine S. Tolnai, M.A.T. In order to navigate your child’s education, it is helpful to be “in the know” when it comes to hot topics or popular terms being used in classrooms and educational settings. Read on to find out the basics of some of the buzz words being tossed around the 21st Century classroom.

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      1. April 16, 2012

        Fast Facts: The Kindergarten Physical

        Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. It’s a time of excitement, joy, and apprehension for the whole family. Here’s what to expect at your pediatrician’s office after the kindergarten orientation, application and decision is made…now it’s time for the physical!!

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        1. March 12, 2012

          A Week In The Life Of A Homeschooling Family

          Suzanne S. Peredo, M.S.W. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to homeschool? Here’s a chance to take a look at a family’s real experience. We have homeschooled for fourteen years, so the glimpse you’re getting is not of the way we started out, but how it has evolved through the years to what it is today.

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          1. February 20, 2012

            Take Charge Of Your Child’s Education

            John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Parents seem to have abdicated their role in the education of their children. When did this happen? Why did the parents give up control?

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            1. February 13, 2012
              1. January 30, 2012

                Fostering Independent Reading At Home

                Catherine S. Tolnai, M.A.T. Independent reading is not a passion that all kids are born with. A lot of children learn HOW to read but lose interest in continuing to read for a variety of reasons. Find out more about the first steps to fostering an appreciation for independent reading at home.

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                1. January 16, 2012

                  Nuts & Bolts Of Homeschooling

                  Suzanne S. Peredo, M.S.W. Most methods of homeschooling fit into one of four categories. The choice you make should depend on your family dynamics.

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                  1. December 12, 2011

                    To Homeschool Or Not To Homeschool—That Is The Question

                    Suzanne S. Peredo, M.S.W. Time and time again I am asked the title question. After years of experience talking to parents who are either for or against this method of education the following concepts have evolved.

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                    1. November 21, 2011

                      Anxiety In The Classroom

                      Catherine S. Tolnai, M.A.T. If your child is complaining about stress and anxiety in the classroom, then it is time for you to evaluate the extent to which she is involved both at school and in the extracurricular arena. Sometimes, the stress isn’t triggered by the classroom but by the overcommitted nature of her daily life. Take the time now to help your child prioritize her commitments and start to set some personal boundaries.

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