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.

Genitourinary

  1. March 05, 2012

    Vaginitis In A 5-Year-Old

    Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Young girls often complain of painful urination that is frequent and urgent. While this may be the sign of a bladder infection necessitating antibiotics, it is also the sign of vaginitis, a more common and benign condition that does NOT require antibiotics. This article discusses vaginitis, the causes and the treatment.

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    1. October 24, 2011

      Hydrocoele In A Newborn Male

      Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Hydrocoeles are quite common in newborn males. Dr. Theriot examines what they are and why they form.

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      1. June 13, 2005

        Vaginitis in Toddlers

        Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Vaginitis is the result of irritation and inflammation from various causes. One of the most common causes for female children is bubble baths.

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        1. July 21, 2003

          Labial Adhesions

          Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. My baby has a vaginal web! What can I do to make her normal?

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          1. March 06, 2000

            Urinary Tract Infections In Infants

            Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot discusses urinary tract infections in infants.

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