97 Pediatricians Found in Santa Cruz, CA

We found 97 Pediatricians available in Santa Cruz, CA with an average 4 stars across 283 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 54 Pediatricians listed are accepting new patients and 29 accept Medicare.

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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
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

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
Dr. Shanekwah Melville is a dedicated board-certified family nurse practitioner and the founder of Serenity Healthcare, PLLC, located in Houston, Texas. View Profile

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Dr. Kenneth V Akey, MD

Adolescent Medicine
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Costa Mesa, CA
Dr. Kenneth V Akey, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Costa Mesa, CA, with other offices in Costa Mesa, CA and Hayden, ID(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Robert Hyun Cho, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA
"One of the best people on the planet!!" View Profile

Dr. Kyong-Mee Susannah Kim, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Kyong-Mee Susannah Kim, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Fremont, CA and Capitola, CA(and 9 other locations). View Profile

Dr Bruce L. Block, MD

Pediatrics
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"There are no words to even start describe how wonderful Dr. Block is. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and listens to both patients and parents." View Profile

Dr. Garry Charles Crummer, MD

Pediatrics
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
SANTA CRUZ, CA1.9 mi
"DrGary Crummer accepted my grandson without hesitation 5yrs ago. He is autistic & nonverbal." View Profile

Dr. Kenneth Lee Cox, MD

Gastroenterology
55 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
"Thoughtful, caring, and intelligent doctor. I highly recommend him (and I'm a doctor myself)." View Profile

Dr Casey Schirmer, MD

Pediatrics
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"Have always LOVED Dr.Schirmer. Such a smart doctor and caring as well. He keeps my daughter engaged in her appointments and is on top of all of the things she needs." View Profile

Dr Shawna Riddle, MD

Internal Medicine
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.6 mi
"I saw Dr. Riddle for several years, until I had to change insurance plans." View Profile

Dr Susan E. Borba, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"My 13 year old daughter is a patient of Dr. Borba and I couldn't be happier with the way she relates to both of us." View Profile

Dr Sarah Maufe, MD

Pediatrics
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"She has been very easy to talk to. I feel like she really listens. That is very important to me in a Dr." View Profile

Dr. Wendy Bickling Wong, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.7 mi
"Dr. Wong is amazing - I love how she listens to all of our conerns and is so knowledgeable about my daughter's condition. I would highly recommend!" View Profile

Dr. Sandra Gayle Mendel, MD

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Sandra Gayle Mendel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Santa Cruz, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr Nicole D. Marsico, MD

Pediatrics
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.0 mi
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Marsico. I feel so lucky we have a pediatrician like her." View Profile

Dr. Rhonda Susan Lappen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
"Dr. Lappen is a wonderful physician, she takes her time with her patients, is very thorough and follows up." View Profile

Dr. Michael Phathanh Tran, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Michael Phathanh Tran, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Capitola, CA and Santa Cruz, CA(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr Jacquelyn T. Busse, MD

Pediatrics
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"So happy to find a doctor to help us out!" View Profile

Dr Kathrin R. Sidell, MD

Pediatrics
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Dr Kathrin R. Sidell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have 23 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

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

Dr. Magdy Abdelhamid Ismail, MD

Neonatology
48 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Magdy Abdelhamid Ismail, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Watsonville, CA. He has 48 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Raelene Marie Walker, MD

Pediatrics
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"I love this clinic. I feel like everytime I walk in I am at home-which is weird to say about the doctors office but I am a self titled paranoid first time mom." View Profile

Dr Jeanne M. Gallagher, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA3.3 mi
"She is very good and kind with kids, knows her stuff, listened well to our concerns, did not make us wait... I am very satisfied with her." View Profile

Dr. Gina C Bane, MD

Critical Care Medicine
19 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Gina C Bane, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Berkeley, CA. They have 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Michael Carver Curtis, MD

Emergency Medicine
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Michael Carver Curtis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Mountain View, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Ann Miller, DO

Adolescent Medicine
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Miller, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. She has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christine T Tran Levan, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Christine T Tran Levan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Watsonville, CA and Santa Cruz, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Darla Boone Gallentine, DO

Pediatrics
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Darla Boone Gallentine, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Los Gatos, CA and Los Gatos, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Donald William Stemmle, MD

Adolescent Medicine
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Donald William Stemmle, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in San Jose, CA and San Jose, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
Dr. Shanekwah Melville is a dedicated board-certified family nurse practitioner and the founder of Serenity Healthcare, PLLC, located in Houston, Texas. 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

Eliza Rivera-Mitu, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, BC-ADM

Psychiatry
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
CARSON, CA
Eliza Rivera-Mitu, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, BC-ADM is a health care provider primarily located in CARSON, CA, with another office in CARSON, CA. She has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Robert Silverman, MD

Pediatrics
55 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
"As a parent, you want a doctor who treats your child with extreme tlc. Dr Silverman is the pediatrician for both my children because of that very reason." View Profile

Dr. Robert Leon Moler, MD

Adolescent Medicine
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
"Dr Moler was my childrens pediatrician and is now my granddaughters hes wonderful" View Profile

Dr Daniel M. Mecozzi, MD

Pediatrics
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Dr Daniel M. Mecozzi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have 11 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr Carla C. Gorum, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Dr Carla C. Gorum, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have 30 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr Leigh A. Langley, DO

Pediatrics
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"So happy to have such a wonderful pediatrician for my son." View Profile

Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Dubner, MD

Pediatrics
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Dubner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Palo Alto, CA and Palo Alto, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Edward Eugene Mcnamara, MD

Neonatology
39 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Edward Eugene Mcnamara, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Watsonville, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Keith Brian Ahmann, MD

Pediatrics
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.7 mi
"when my son was 3 months old we started seeing to Dr Ahmann, my son is now 14 years old. He is an amazing Dr with a wonderful staff." View Profile

Dr Tisa E. Thomas

Pediatrics
4 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA3.3 mi
Dr Tisa E. Thomas is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have 4 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr Gwendolyn S. Hubner

Pediatrics
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA3.3 mi
Dr Gwendolyn S. Hubner is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have 7 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr John G. Barber

Pediatrics
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA3.3 mi
Dr John G. Barber is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have 8 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr Caitlin I. Billingham

Pediatrics
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA3.3 mi
Dr Caitlin I. Billingham is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. They have 8 years of experience. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Joseph James Herbert

Pediatrics
60 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Joseph James Herbert is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. He has 60 years of experience. His specialties include Pediatrics, Anesthesiology. View Profile

Dr. Howard Salem Magarian, MD

Pediatrics
50 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Howard Salem Magarian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in San Jose, CA and San Jose, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Linh Truc Nguyen, MD

Internal Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Linh Nguyen. MDis awesome and cares about her patients. And her staff are amazing and sweet." View Profile

Dr. Mandana Neil, MD

Pediatrics
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Mandana Neil, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. She has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Alexis Faye Teplick, MD

Pediatrics
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Alexis Faye Teplick, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Santa Cruz, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Marion Z K Santora, MD

Pediatrics
54 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Marion Z K Santora, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. She has 54 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rebecca Maria Breton, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
SANTA CRUZ, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Rebecca Maria Breton, MD is a health care provider primarily located in SANTA CRUZ, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. She has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christine Anne Griger, MD

Pediatrics
52 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
"Dr. Griger was one of the best drs. I have ever met. She treated our young daughter 38 years ago in Santa Cruz." View Profile

Dr. Amanda Lung, MD

Pediatrics
Santa Cruz, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Amanda Lung, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Murray, UT. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Joshua Brent Davis

Pediatrics
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.7 mi
"Really really nice doctor. Explains good. Doctor for me and my wife." View Profile

Dr. Alice Jane Lawrence

Pediatrics
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Alice Jane Lawrence is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. She has 37 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Minoo Sarkarati

Pediatrics
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Minoo Sarkarati is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Cruz, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Therese Stephanie Trolan, MD

Adolescent Medicine
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Therese Stephanie Trolan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Capitola, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lynette Jill Fong, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Lynette Jill Fong, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. She has 35 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Julie Ann Langston

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Julie Ann Langston is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Sacramento, CA. View Profile

Dr. Ronald William Jimenez, MD

Pediatrics
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.7 mi
Dr. Ronald William Jimenez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and San Jose, CA. He has 39 years of experience. View Profile

Corrine Lee Douglas

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
SANTA CRUZ, CA1.9 mi
Corrine Lee Douglas is a health care provider primarily located in SANTA CRUZ, CA, with another office in SANTA CRUZ, CA. Her specialties include Pediatrics, Nurse Practitioner. 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Pediatricians providing telehealth services in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Santa Cruz. This helps you find a Pediatrician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Pediatricians in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Pediatricians in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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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