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.

Musculoskeletal

  1. August 08, 2011

    Ganglion Cyst Of The Wrist…Spare The Bible

    Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot takes a look at ganglion cysts—what they are, how they form, and what to do about them.

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    1. April 11, 2011

      What’s Up Doc?

      John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. 1. There is no deficit in height growth associated with stimulant treatment for ADD. 2. Routine screening of all children would find cases of dyslipidemia that would not have been indicated by family history.

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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. 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. May 26, 2003

            CT Scan Versus MRI

            Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Radiology has come a long way with the advent of CT Scans and MRI’s.  Here are the differences in the two imagings.

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            1. January 13, 2003

              Weightlifting for Pre-teens?

              Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Is your pre-teen interested in weightlifting? Dr. Theriot looks at whether weightlifting is safe for your older child.

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