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.

Immunizations

  1. February 27, 2012

    Gardasil Vaccine For The Girls And The Guys

    Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. The Gardasil vaccine is now being officially recommended for administration to boys. Learn when, how and why children are being protected.

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    1. January 23, 2012

      History Repeats Itself

      John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Measles outbreak is back! And California leads the nation in contracting this contagious disease.

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      1. January 20, 2011

        Whooping Cough Epidemic

        Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. What is pertussis, and why is everyone talking about whooping cough? What you need to know for your family’s best health.

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        1. November 15, 2010

          Chicken Pox Vaccine…Again?

          Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. A second varivax shot is highly recommended to protect against chicken-pox.

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          1. September 13, 2010
            1. June 14, 2010

              Autism Study On Vaccines Retracted

              John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. A retraction announcement was made linking measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism and bowel disease.

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              1. October 03, 2003
                1. February 17, 2003

                  Is Mercury A Concern In Vaccines?

                  Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot examines the evidence on whether mercury in vaccines is a concern for parents, as well as options parents have when it comes to vaccines.

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                  1. November 25, 2002

                    Flu 101: Important Questions and Answers

                    Here are some basic facts about the flue than everyone should know.

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                    1. June 25, 2000

                      Autism And The MMR Vaccine: A Look At The Controversy

                      Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Studies are ongoing to try to unlock the mystery of autism. The cause is not known. The Center for Disease Control does not recommend changing the immunization schedule, that is giving the MMR vaccine at one year of age.

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