1,454 Pediatricians Found in La Jolla, CA

We found 1,454 Pediatricians available in La Jolla, CA with an average 4 stars across 4,166 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 490 Pediatricians listed are accepting new patients and 361 accept Medicare.

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Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
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

Dr. Raylina Morris, DO

Family Medicine
4 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Diego, CA9.0 mi
Dr. RAYLINA MORRIS, DO is a BOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANDr. Raylina Morris is a physician at San Diego Medical Group with a strong background in family medicine. 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. 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

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Dr. Seth Marc Pransky, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
LA JOLLA, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Seth Marc Pransky, MD is a health care provider primarily located in LA JOLLA, CA, with other offices in LA JOLLA, CA and Encinitas, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Robert Miller Sheets, MD

Rheumatology
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
"My daughter has been a patient for 3 years (since she was 7) and Dr. Sheets finally offered answers to her pains and struggles and diagnosed her with JRA and AS." View Profile

Dr. Kendall Radburn Roberts, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Our daughter had a different pediatrician when she was younger who moved to a different location and his patients were switched to Dr Roberts also at a different location." View Profile

Dr. Veronique Marie James, MD

Pediatrics
38 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr James has seen my 9 year old since birth. We tracked some slow development issues but nothing too prevalent." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Wolfe Selzer, MD

Adolescent Medicine
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
"I drive 2 hours each way to make sure my son see dr selzer. He specializes in adhd. And has worked with my son for the past 6.5 years." View Profile

Dr. Anna Kathryn Mendenhall, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 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. Eyla Glee Boies, MD

Pediatrics
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Eyla Glee Boies, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nancy Ann Clementino, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 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. Kirsten Limmer, MD

Pediatrics
15 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi

Dr. Barry Herschel Goldberg, MD

Adolescent Medicine
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Is this the dude from The Goldbergs?" View Profile

Dr. Cheryl Lynn Jennett, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Cheryl Lynn Jennett, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michelle Marie Sanford, MD

Pediatrics
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Love her! Great with my kids, Great with me, the worrier, great, kind , gentle, ...I trust her completely with my children's health!" View Profile

Dr. Genevieve Noone Parsons, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Genevieve Noone Parsons, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lori Ann Gould, MD

Adolescent Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Lori Ann Gould, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and Camp Pendleton, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Ralph Schmottlach, MD

Adolescent Medicine
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Both of our children have received wonderful care from Dr Schmottlach." View Profile

Dr. Gretchen Christine Gainor, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"best doc in the world!" View Profile

Dr. Martin Terry Stein, MD

Pediatrics
58 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Wondering if Dr Martin practiced in Santa Barbara, CA. in 1975. As one of his first patients, he was my son's pediatrician." View Profile

Dr. Robert La Mar Bjork, MD

Pediatrics
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Robert La Mar Bjork, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Suzanne Mills, MD

Adolescent Medicine
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"She helped me throughout my entire childhood. God bless her and her family." View Profile

Dr. Ronald William Woerpel, MD

Adolescent Medicine
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 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. Jose Antonio Honold, MD

Neonatology
40 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Jose Antonio Honold, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. He has 40 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ran Dani Anbar, MD

Pulmonology
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.2 mi
"He was able to help my son feel much better about his anxiety. Understand that symptoms are just symptoms. Excellent guy quality customer service." View Profile

Dr. Gary Paul Chun, MD

Pediatrics
42 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Patient, knowledgeable, kind...my boys love him!" View Profile

Dr. Janna L Kilgore Cataldo, MD

Pediatrics
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"My son has been seeing Dr.Cataldo for over a year (he will be 3 in 4 months). She is very nice, knowledgeable and patient." View Profile

Dr. Lori Beth Taylor, MD

Pediatrics
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"My wait time may have been a bit long but only because I knew she was spending as much time as she could with the patient before me." View Profile

Dr. Wendy Lee Meredith Hunter, MD

Pediatrics
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr Hunter is just out of this world! She's an exceptional doctor that has a great heart for both parents and kids. Her guidance has helped us a lot and was always spot on." View Profile

Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones, MD

Pediatrics
60 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
"Dr. Jones treated me in the 70's when I was diagnosed with DI. I am in my 40's now and still have memories of him and thought he was a great even as a child." View Profile

Dr. Stuart Ian Rubenstein, MD

Pediatrics
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"We have had Dr. Rubenstein as our child's pediatrician for almost 9 years." View Profile

Dr. Nadine Myriam Benador, MD

Nephrology
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Nadine Myriam Benador, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA. She has 45 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Elena Fishman, MD

Pediatrics
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Elena Fishman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Thomas Guy Neglia, MD

Pediatrics
54 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Thomas Guy Neglia, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, 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
La Jolla, CA2.2 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. Victor Herman Lipp, MD

Pediatrics
59 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Victor Herman Lipp, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. He has 59 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Keith Kenneth Vaux, MD

Pediatrics
32 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Keith Kenneth Vaux, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and San Diego, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Shakha Harshad Gillin, MD

Pediatrics
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Shakha Harshad Gillin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. She has 28 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sheila Gahagan, MD

Pediatrics
46 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Sheila Gahagan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Teresa Marie Odea, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"I loved her as my son's pediatrician." 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. Edward Paul Junkins, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Edward Paul Junkins, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Eli Owen Meltzer, MD

Allergy & Immunology
62 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA3.0 mi
"Dr. Meltzer is the most wonderful doctor. He literally saved my sons life several times." View Profile

Dr. Arline Mariko Tsuchiya, MD

Dermatology
41 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"We saw her only twice but it was AWESOME visits. When we were in her office, we were so impressed with her nurse (phi...)." View Profile

Dr. Nazli Ghafouri, MD

Critical Care Medicine
23 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Ghafouri is fantastic. We took our baby in to see her and she was a caring, pragmatic, and an advocate for her patients and their families. Really appreciate her care." View Profile

Dr. Ariel E Feldstein, MD

Gastroenterology
29 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Ariel E Feldstein, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard Michael Buchta, MD

Adolescent Medicine
59 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
Dr. Richard Michael Buchta, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA. He has 59 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Karen Ann Mcgowan, MD

Pediatrics
41 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"One of the best! Dr. McGowan is so comforting and makes not only me as a parent, but my daughter at complete ease." View Profile

Dr. Ronald Eric Park, MD

Pediatrics
32 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Ronald Eric Park, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. He has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gail Ruth Crane-Knight, MD

Neonatology
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Gail Ruth Crane-Knight, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and San Diego, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Xenia Blythe Hom, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Xenia Blythe Hom, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and ESCONDIDO, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Neelima Gupta Doshi, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Neelima Doshi was with both of our daughters for a number of years, she very knowledgeable, caring, always diagnosed issues correctly and we felt like she is a friend and a sister." View Profile

Dr. Maya Michelle Kumar, MD

Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
"Maya was the best doctor I have ever taken my child to! Literally she went out of her way to make sure my child was just as her own." View Profile

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
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. Vincent Joseph Wang, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Vincent Joseph Wang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in Dallas, TX and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Wm Murray Moore, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"Total confidence in Dr.Moore's ability. Very experienced and knowledgeable." View Profile

Dr. Robert Hon Kwong Mak, MD

Pediatrics
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Robert Hon Kwong Mak, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Henry C. Lee, MD

Pediatrics
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Henry C. Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lukas Robert Austin-Page, MD

Pediatrics
16 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Lukas Robert Austin-Page, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mark Vito Speziale, MD

Neonatology
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Mark Vito Speziale, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA. He has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
22 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Rachel Thompson Mccandless, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephanie Ann Leonard, MD

Allergy & Immunology
21 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Stephanie Ann Leonard, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David James Mc Culley, MD

Neonatology
25 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. David James Mc Culley, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Pediatricians providing telehealth services in La Jolla. 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 La Jolla?
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 La Jolla?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in La Jolla. 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 La Jolla have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in La Jolla. This helps you find a Pediatrician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Pediatricians in La Jolla 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 La Jolla with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Pediatricians in La Jolla. 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 La Jolla?
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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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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