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.

Infant

  1. April 30, 2012

    My Baby Needs That Sleep Time Bottle

    Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. She simply will not fall asleep unless she has that bottle with her in bed. Surely there can be no harm in that. Or is there?

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    1. March 19, 2012

      Safe Infant Sleep: Protect Your Infant From SIDS And Sleep-related Deaths

      Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. A review of the most important advice from pediatricians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This list will help to provide a safe sleeping environment and prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation or entrapment while sleeping.

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      1. January 09, 2012

        Fever Reducers And Pain Relievers: What Parents Need To Know

        Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. Medications such as Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen are often recommended for fever or pain relief for infants and children. There have been some recent important changes in these recommendations and dosages. Parents need to be very cautious since these medications can be dangerous if given improperly.

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        1. December 19, 2011

          The Role of Residents In A Hospital

          John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Just how important are the residents and interns in a hospital? I know they are there to learn, but are the patients at the mercy of their learning?

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          1. December 05, 2011

            The Twelve Gifts of Self

            Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. A reminder of what the true importance of life is.

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            1. November 28, 2011

              Fever Is Our Friend: How Come Reptiles Are Smarter Than Humans?

              John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Due to the large volume of phone calls from our patients regarding FEVER, we will be running this article again! This is a topic that needs to be addressed every cold weather season. It is time for a clearer understanding of the topic of elevated body temperature.

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              1. November 14, 2011

                Fast Facts: Basic Infant Care

                Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. Myths and Old Wives tales run rampant. Here are a few frequently told, and often misunderstood tidbits on infants. Fast Facts will be an ongoing source of quick, relevant, and easily accessible information.

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                1. November 07, 2011

                  Probiotics – Useful Or Just Costly?

                  John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. What do the studies say about the usefulness of probiotics?

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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. October 10, 2011

                      Choking Prevention

                      Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. Choking is the leading cause of injury that results in death for children younger than one year of age. Parents must be aware of common choking hazards and take preventive measures to avoid a choking accident.

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