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.

The Informed Parent

Published by the Pediatric Medical Center for our patients and for parents everywhere.

Sports

  1. September 26, 2011

    Here Comes School Again With Its Demands!

    by John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.

    John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. September is here and so is school. Those extra curricular activities are great, but what priority do they become in your family?

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    1. November 08, 2010

      Concussion Update: What Parents Need To Know

      by Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P.

      Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. Athletes with a concussion should stay off the field and never return to play on the same day as experiencing the concussion.

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      1. April 30, 2007

        Beating The Heat

        by Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P.

        Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P. Follow Dr. Cox's tips for staying cool and safe.

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        1. December 31, 2001

          When Is Too Much, Too Much?

          by Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.

          Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Do some of us overschedule our kids in physical activities? Dr. Theriot recalls a patient history that shows what can happen when our kids over-extend themselves.

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