299 Pediatricians Found in Encinitas, CA

We found 299 Pediatricians available in Encinitas, CA with an average 4 stars across 1,263 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 146 Pediatricians listed are accepting new patients and 109 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Tamar Heisler

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tami Heisler is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to children and their families at As You Are. View Profile

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Staff was courteous
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
"Beautiful inside and out, I really love working with her. She is the nicest and most loving person I have ever known and she always asks about my mom and remembers my history." View Profile

Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tracy Burton is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing expert care to children and families as the Chief Medical Officer at As You Are. View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

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Dr. Kamei Bassem Tolba, MD

Adolescent Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Dr. Tolba was excellent in how he spoke to my teen son. My son felt heard, and said that Dr. Tolba spoke to him, not at him." View Profile

Dr. Seth Marc Pransky, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Seth Marc Pransky, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in LA JOLLA, CA and Encinitas, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Anna Kathryn Mendenhall, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Dr. Mendenhall is super nice, caring, and tries to go out of her way to make my child comfortable during his visit." View Profile

Dr. Nancy Ann Clementino, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"I simply cannot say enough great things about Dr. Clementino. I am extremely hard to please as I have high expectations (I am a lawyer and my profession demands perfection)." View Profile

Dr. Barry Herschel Goldberg, MD

Adolescent Medicine
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Is this the dude from The Goldbergs?" View Profile

Dr. Cheryl Lynn Jennett, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Cheryl Lynn Jennett, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Ralph Schmottlach, MD

Adolescent Medicine
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Both of our children have received wonderful care from Dr Schmottlach." View Profile

Dr. Ronald William Woerpel, MD

Adolescent Medicine
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"I am devastated that I can no longer have Dr. Woerpel as my kids' pediatrician due to a change in my husband's health carrier policy. Dr. Woerpel is an outstanding doctor." View Profile

Dr. Kimberly Paige Newton, MD

Gastroenterology
26 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
"Dr. Newton is an amazing doctor. We had our first visit with her after my 9 year old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease." View Profile

Dr. Nancy Kay Ostrom, MD

Allergy & Immunology
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.5 mi
"Best doctor ever...her knowledge, personality and concern make her the best doctor I ever met..." View Profile

Dr. Frederick Frumin, MD

Pediatrics
49 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Frederick Frumin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. He has 49 years of experience. His specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Michelle Dern, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
"Great pediatrician!!" View Profile

Dr. Anthony Adam Horner, MD

Allergy & Immunology
39 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Anthony Adam Horner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Thomas Guy Neglia, MD

Pediatrics
54 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Thomas Guy Neglia, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and Encinitas, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sonja Kristina Brion, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Dr. Brion is simply wonderful! We adore her. She always takes the time we need with her. I never leave thinking we got rushed out or like I didn't get enough information." View Profile

Dr. Michael Everett Gottschalk, MD

Pediatrics
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Michael Everett Gottschalk, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Donna Jill Ellis, MD

Anesthesiology
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Donna Jill Ellis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with another office in Encinitas, CA. She has 44 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Michael Joseph Welch, MD

Pediatrics
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Michael Joseph Welch, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Encinitas, CA and Escondido, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nancy Villalobos Aldana, MD

Pediatrics
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"I have had Dr. Aldana as the PCP for both of my children for years." View Profile

Dr. Edward Richard Curley, MD

Pediatrics
27 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Very helpful and understanding..." View Profile

Dr. Sangita Bhasin, MD

Pediatrics
38 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
"She threated my son with so much love and attention that my son declared after we left the building that he always wanted to go back to her. Which we did!" View Profile

Dr. Nicholas Levy, MD

Pediatrics
46 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
"Dr. Levy has been our daughter's pediatrician from day one and we couldn't be happier." View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Dr. Kevin O'leary, MD

Pediatrics
17 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Kevin O'leary, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. He has 17 years of experience. His specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Julie Block, MD

Pediatrics
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Julie Block, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with another office in Encinitas, CA. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
"Beautiful inside and out, I really love working with her. She is the nicest and most loving person I have ever known and she always asks about my mom and remembers my history." View Profile

Dr. Christine Masami Wood

Pediatrics
44 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Christine Masami Wood is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. She has 44 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Alicia Theresa Bazzano, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Alicia Theresa Bazzano, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and Washington, DC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Heather Lynne Silverberg, MD

Pediatrics
23 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Heather Lynne Silverberg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Steven Aggeler Balch, MD

Pediatrics
61 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"He has served as our children's doctor since their premature birth 9 1/2 years ago. His support and advice has been outstanding and always right on the mark." View Profile

Dr. Michelle Lynn Sahagian, MD

Neurology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Michelle Lynn Sahagian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and Oceanside, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Amanda Rose Terry, MD

Pediatrics
16 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Amanda Rose Terry, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA. She has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Poorvi Patel, MD

Pediatrics
12 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Poorvi Patel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. She has 12 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Rosalind Rolette Dockweiler, MD

Pediatrics
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Rosalind Rolette Dockweiler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Encinitas, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tracy Burton is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing expert care to children and families as the Chief Medical Officer at As You Are. View Profile

Dr. Tamar Heisler

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tami Heisler is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to children and their families at As You Are. View Profile

Dr. George Kimet Hightower

Dermatology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. George Kimet Hightower is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and San Diego, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Trevor Hall, DO

Pediatrics
5 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Trevor Hall, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. He has 5 years of experience. His specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Guia-Lynn Escuro, MD

Pediatrics
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Guia-Lynn Escuro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Randall Bruce Metsch, MD

Pediatrics
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"My daughter thinks Dr. Metsch is a rock star! She absolutely adores him. He has two small children himself, and loves his job." View Profile

Dr. Alicia Christiansen, MD

Pediatrics
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Very thorough, respectful, good bedside manner with kids. Gracefully gives her opinion and answers every question or concern. Never makes us feel rushed. HIGHLY recommended." View Profile

Dr. Samantha Claire Lewis, MD

Pediatrics
20 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Samantha Claire Lewis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with another office in Encinitas, CA. She has 20 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Donald Warren Rostow

Pediatrics
52 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
"He was recommended to us by my Ob's assistant and I am so glad I asked. He is the best Ped I have ever had contact with." View Profile

Dr. Valerie Ann Rubin, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Dr. Valerie Rubin provided excellent care for my 13-year-old daughter." View Profile

Dr. Ilinca Alexandra Vladescu, MD

Hospital Medicine
15 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
"Of the seven hospitalists assigned to my husband during his two admissions to SCRIPPS hospital in Jan., Dr Vladescu is the super star." View Profile

Dr. Gary Peter Gross, MD

Pediatrics
62 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Gary Peter Gross, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Johanna Chi Chang, MD

Rheumatology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Johanna Chi Chang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with another office in San Diego, CA. She has 21 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Charles Sauer, DO

Pediatrics
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Charles Sauer, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
ENCINITAS, CA0.4 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in ENCINITAS, CA, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Dr. Frances Jane O Donnell, MD

Neonatology
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Frances Jane O Donnell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and Encinitas, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Maria Yaroslavovna Hitraya Low

Pediatrics
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Maria Yaroslavovna Hitraya Low is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Errica Capossela

Pediatrics
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Errica Capossela is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. View Profile

Dr. Katherine Nga Nyman

Pediatrics
10 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Katherine Nga Nyman is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in SAN DIEGO, CA and San Diego, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Samantha Mae Hietalati, MD

Pediatrics
11 years exp
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Samantha Mae Hietalati, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Karen Anna Wardell, MD

Pediatrics
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Karen Anna Wardell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with another office in Encinitas, CA. She has 38 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ellen Katherine Heyneman, MD

Psychiatry
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Ellen Katherine Heyneman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA. View Profile

Dr. Tara Jackson Glenn, MD

Pediatrics
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Tara Jackson Glenn, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Cleveland, OH and Cleveland, OH(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Peggy Marie Morrill Shaffer

Pediatrics
40 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Peggy Marie Morrill Shaffer is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in Carlsbad, CA and San Marcos, CA(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Carla Demeterco-Berggren, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Carla Demeterco-Berggren, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA, with other offices in MURRIETA, CA and San Diego, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Laura Walther Nathanson, MD

Neonatology
56 years exp
Encinitas, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Laura Walther Nathanson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Encinitas, CA. They have 56 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics, Neonatology. View Profile

What is a Pediatrician and How Can They Help You?

A pediatrician provides medical care for children from birth through adolescence. These physicians emphasize developmental health, preventive care, and early illness detection in growing patients.

Pediatricians complete medical school and a three-year pediatric residency. Some pursue subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric cardiology, neonatal medicine, or adolescent health, while general pediatricians provide broad-spectrum child healthcare.

A Pediatrician's clinical activities include:

  • Concentrates on pediatric health needs and developmental progression
  • Conducts wellness evaluations, administers immunizations, assesses growth trajectories, manages acute and chronic pediatric illnesses
  • Addresses infectious processes, respiratory conditions, allergic disorders, developmental concerns, behavioral challenges, and childhood pathologies
  • Uses pediatric-appropriate medications, vaccination protocols, developmental surveillance, and family-focused care
  • Also called: children's physician, pediatric specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Pediatrician in Encinitas who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Pediatricians in Encinitas who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Pediatricians in Encinitas who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Pediatricians providing telehealth services in Encinitas. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Pediatricians in Encinitas?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Pediatricians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Pediatrician in Encinitas?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Encinitas. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Pediatricians in Encinitas have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Encinitas. This helps you find a Pediatrician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Pediatricians in Encinitas without calling?
Search for Pediatricians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Pediatrician in Encinitas with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Pediatricians in Encinitas. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Pediatrician in Encinitas?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Pediatrician.
How can I locate a Pediatrician in Encinitas who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Pediatricians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Pediatrician in Encinitas who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Pediatricians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Pediatricians who work there.

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