Dr. Bess K. Raker, MD | Beverly Hills, CA | Pediatrics

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Bess is a board certified pediatrician who is committed to educating parents about the healthy care of her young patients. She is particularly interested in newborns and first-time parents. Dr. Raker enjoys the deeply personal relationships she has with all of her families and is honored to be such an integral part of their lives. Dr. Raker is involved in numerous community activities she especially enjoys serving on the Board for Beads of Courage, a unique program designed to honor the challenging journey that children with cancer and their parents must embark upon beginning with the diagnosis. Dr. Raker is also involved with LA Diaper Drive, serving those in her community who are less fortunate. Dr. Raker completed her pediatric residency at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, where she treated patients with a wide spectrum of medical conditions. She received her medical degree from University of Arizona. Dr. Raker graduated as a Dean's Distinguished Graduate from University of Texas at …Austin with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Dr. Raker is thrilled to open Beverly Hills Pediatrics with Dr. Scott Cohen in Beverly Hills, California.

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accepting new patients
3.5

11 Ratings
28 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Childrens Hospital
7 written reviews
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Female

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My children have seen Dr. Raker for over a decade. She has helped us through many a difficult time, always with compassion and understanding. I couldn't ask for a better physician.

November 15th, 2018

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Dr. Raker is smart and has a fabulous bedside manner. The best with follow through. My kids love her. She's seen them since they were born. She is always accessible by phone, and takes time with each and every patient and parent. We feel so fortunate to have her in our lives.

May 30th, 2014

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Dr Raker is very good with kids. She also was very decisive and help my son a lot

October 11th, 2013

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Dr. Raker has been our Pediatrician for over 4 years now. She oversees both of our girls and I must say she is excellent at what she does. She was there to check us out of the hospital and has been there every visit for our kids. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a Pediatrician.

October 7th, 2013

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Bess Raker is the best thing since sliced bread! She has been an amazing part of our "pediatric history" If not for her slick diagnostic skills, my daughter would not have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as early as she was, which helped us to avoid many serious complications that could have occurred. She is truly a life saver! I would recommend her a million times over!

September 15th, 2012

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Dr. Raker is very sweet person and is great with kids. However I do not feel she is a great dr. It seems she tries to be so friendly with the parents to get them to "like her" and she fails to really give an opinion or diagnosis on anything. I would not recommend her.

October 27th, 2011

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would not recommend her though she is very nice and great with kids. Her diagnostic skills are not great. Office is terrible!

January 31st, 2010

Beverly Hills Pediatrics

8530 Wilshire Blvd Ste 520Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Tel: (310) 854-0770

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Beverly Hills Pediatrics

6330 San Vicente Blvd Ste 500Los Angeles, CA 90048

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048

Tel: (310) 423-3277

Beverly Hills Pediatrics

12840 RIVERSIDE DR STE 210VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607

Tel: (818) 255-6300

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Bess Kaye Raker, MD	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Dr. Donald R Pierre
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Beverly Hills , CA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Pomona , CA
Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Childrens Hospital

Medical School

University Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

University Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Where is Dr. Bess Raker's office located?: Dr. Bess Raker's office is located at 8530 Wilshire Blvd Ste 520, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211.

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