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.

Education

  1. August 02, 2010

    School Is Starting: Get Prepared

    Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. Follow these suggestions to smooth the transition from summer vacation to another school year.

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    1. February 22, 2010

      Read Aloud To Your Baby And Young Child

      Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Welty looks at the importance of reading to your infant and young child.

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      1. December 21, 2009

        The Special Needs Of The Gifted Child, Part 3

        Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot concludes his look at the needs of gifted children.

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        1. November 16, 2009

          The Special Needs Of The Gifted Child, Part 2

          Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot continues his examination of the needs of gifted children.

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          1. October 12, 2009
            1. February 18, 2008

              Teenage Sexuality and Contraception

              Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Livingston explores contraception options for teenagers.

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              1. July 04, 2005

                Reading With Children

                Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. Tips for making rewarding reading a part of you and your child's daily lives.

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                1. August 06, 2001

                  Choosing Day Care For Infants And Young Children

                  Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. Four standards to look for when selecting day care for your infant and young child.

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                  1. May 14, 2001

                    Pros and Cons of Preschool, Part 2

                    John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. The necessity and value is discussed in a frank and hopefully unbiased manner. You must be the judge of what is best for your child. Base your decision on fact, not emotion.

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                    1. April 16, 2001

                      Pros And Cons Of Preschool, Part 1

                      John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. The necessity and value is discussed in a frank and hopefully unbiased manner. You must be the judge of what is best for your child. Base your decision on fact, not emotion.

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