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.

Infant issues

  1. September 07, 2009

    Tips For Breast-feeding Moms: How To Increase Milk Supply And Medication Advice While Nursing

    Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Livingston reviews some helpful suggestions for breast-feeding.

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    1. November 10, 2008

      When The New Baby Comes Home

      Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot explores how to ease the transition of a new baby into families who already have older children.

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      1. August 14, 2006

        My Baby Needs That Sleep Time Bottle

        Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Learn the proper feeding practices to eliminate baby bottle decay.

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        1. June 21, 2004

          Car Seats: Essential Information, Part 2

          Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Cox continues her series on car seat safety. An essential read!

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          1. May 17, 2004

            Car Seats: Essential Information

            Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Cox takes a look at the car seat essentials with clarification on exactly what class of car seat you need to use for your child.

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            1. February 09, 2004

              My Baby Has A Flat Head

              Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. What is the difference between craniosynostosis and a flat head?

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              1. January 27, 2003

                The Newborn Physical Exam

                Dr. Murphy goes over what to expect when your newborn is examined.

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                1. December 10, 2001

                  The Night Crier

                  John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Samson looks at one reason for night crying.

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                  1. October 23, 2000

                    Carotenemia: A Look With A Jaundiced Eye

                    Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot looks at a common condition in babies, how it's caused and the remedies.

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                    1. May 31, 1999

                      Diaper Rash

                      Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Tips for dealing with diaper rash.

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