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.

Laura Murphy, M.D.

  1. October 29, 2003

    Where’s The Worm In RIngworm?

    Dr. Murphy examines ringworm, what it is, what it does, and how to treat it.

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    1. July 28, 2003

      The Red Eye: Is It Pink Eye?

      There are several types of conjunctivitis; “Pink eye” being one of them. What can I do to prevent getting it?

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      1. June 23, 2003

        Toddlers and Bowlegs: What’s Normal?

        Why are his legs so bowed? Will he outgrow it? What can I do to help?

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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. 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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