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.

Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.

  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 26, 2012

      The Transitional Object

      Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Does your child have a “security blanket” that comforts him like nothing else? How important to your little one is that object?

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      1. August 29, 2011

        Amenorrhea

        Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. A mother brought her 16-year-old daughter in for an annual check-up. The young lady was a ballet student in her high school, as well as a dancer for the local dance company theartre. Both mother and daughter were concerned that she had not had her period in over six months.

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        1. March 28, 2011

          Halitosis

          Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Halitosis in a young child may be due to mouth breathing or thumb sucking. A thorough examination should provide the cause of this chronic bad breath.

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          1. April 26, 2010

            Separation Anxiety Disorder

            Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Separation anxiety disorder has an impact on the entire family. It is imperative that parents get involved in the child's treatment.

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            1. March 29, 2010

              Halitosis

              Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Bad breath in a young child needs to be addressed. The most common causes are chronic mouth breathing or thumb sucking.

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              1. February 22, 2010

                Read Aloud To Your Baby And Young Child

                Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Welty looks at the importance of reading to your infant and young child.

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                1. July 13, 2009

                  Dangers of Swimming Pools

                  Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Prevention of drowning can be altered two ways: better supervision and more effective barriers.

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                  1. January 26, 2009

                    Sleeping With Mom And Dad

                    Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. How to resolve an unwanted co-sleeping situation.

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                    1. October 13, 2008

                      Your Teen Decides To Quit Smoking: What Can A Parent Do To Help?

                      Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Welty explores useful tips for helping your teen kick the habit.

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