42 Pediatricians Found in Valley Center, CA

We found 42 Pediatricians available in Valley Center, CA with an average 4 stars across 132 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 30 Pediatricians listed are accepting new patients and 22 accept Medicare.

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Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
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

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

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

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Dr. Leo Charles Craychee, MD

Pediatrics
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Valley Center, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Leo Charles Craychee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Valley Center, CA, with another office in San Diego, CA. He has 41 years of experience. 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

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
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. Daniel Joseph Calac, MD

Internal Medicine
27 years exp
Valley Center, CA5.1 mi
"He listened to me, thought about it a few seconds, asked more questions and came up with the diagnosis and treatment plan. I am so much better. My family and I thank you." 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. Aruna C Varma, MD

Pediatrics
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.5 mi
"Doctor Varma has and her staff has cared for my daughter since she was 18 months old. She's now 14 years old and in excellent care." View Profile

Dr. Chelsea Renee Forbes, MD

Pediatrics
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Chelsea Renee Forbes, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in San Diego, CA. She has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Nancy Villalobos Aldana, MD

Pediatrics
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
"I have had Dr. Aldana as the PCP for both of my children for years." View Profile

Dr. Brenda Luz Figueroa-Rodriguez, MD

Pediatrics
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
"She’s a great doctor! ???????" View Profile

Dr. Neelima Gupta Doshi, MD

Pediatrics
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 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. Gina Rosenfeld, MD

Adolescent Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.3 mi
"Dr. Rosenfeld is a Blessing to her patients and their families. She is a caring, kind and brilliant doc. All 3 of my children were patients of hers for years." View Profile

Dr. Keyvan Malekshamran, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
"Best Doctor ever" View Profile

Dr. Irma Lopez, MD

Internal Medicine
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Irma Lopez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and Hemet, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Bernard Wosk, MD

Pediatrics
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.6 mi
Dr. Bernard Wosk, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and Oceanside, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Fariba Zandkarimi, MD

Adolescent Medicine
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.1 mi
Dr. Fariba Zandkarimi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and San Diego, CA. She has 52 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Selmira Tellechea-Sanchez, MD

Pediatrics
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
"Dr. Sanchez is amazing. I have two girls now age 4years and the other is 5 months. We have been seeing Dr. Sanchez since the birth of my first daughter." View Profile

Dr. Katherine Lynn Francis, MD

Pediatrics
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
Dr. Katherine Lynn Francis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in Escondido, CA. She has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christine Pfohl Taft, MD

Pediatrics
44 years exp
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
Dr. Christine Pfohl Taft, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. She has 44 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Jose Antonio Rua, MD

Adolescent Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.3 mi
Dr. Jose Antonio Rua, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and Escondido, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ligaya Padua Cosico

Surgery
60 years exp
San Marcos, CA9.5 mi
"Dr. Cosico took care of me all of my younger years. She was very caring and patient with me, specially during my first visit with her which was very frightening for me." View Profile

Dr. Edita Soriano Aguilar, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
Dr. Edita Soriano Aguilar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in Escondido, CA. She has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Karla Ann Strazicich, MD

Pediatrics
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
"Very profesional" View Profile

Dr. Mary Mason Spencer

Pediatrics
62 years exp
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Mary Mason Spencer is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in Escondido, CA. They have 62 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Pooja Bhushan, MD

Internal Medicine
32 years exp
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
"Great manner, through and caring." View Profile

Dr. Harrsha K Thirunagari, MD

Pediatrics
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.6 mi
Dr. Harrsha K Thirunagari, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in El Centro, CA and National City, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Zulma Curet, MD

Pediatrics
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
Dr. Zulma Curet, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and Poway, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Byron Calbert Chow, MD

Pediatrics
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
Dr. Byron Calbert Chow, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in Escondido, CA. He has 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Elaine June Hartje Tan, MD

Pediatrics
Escondido, CA6.5 mi
Dr. Elaine June Hartje Tan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Elaine June Hartje Tan, MD

Adolescent Medicine
63 years exp
Escondido, CA6.5 mi
Dr. Elaine June Hartje Tan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in Escondido, CA. She has 63 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. George N Lockie

Pediatrics
63 years exp
ESCONDIDO, CA7.5 mi
Dr. George N Lockie is a health care provider primarily located in ESCONDIDO, CA. He has 63 years of experience. His specialties include Pediatrics, Rheumatology. View Profile

Cathy Anne Mitchell

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA8.4 mi
Cathy Anne Mitchell is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in Escondido, CA. Her specialties include Pediatrics, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Sandra Kichong Choe

Pediatrics
32 years exp
Escondido, CA8.9 mi
Dr. Sandra Kichong Choe is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. She has 32 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Jon Michael Volk, MD

Pediatrics
64 years exp
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Jon Michael Volk, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with another office in Ferndale, WA. They have 64 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jordan Michael Fisher, MD

Pediatrics
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Jordan Michael Fisher, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Escondido, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Valerie Peicher, MD

Pediatrics
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Valerie Peicher, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. She has 9 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Sally Samir Kandah, MD

Pediatrics
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Sally Samir Kandah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. She has 8 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Breanna Belle So Lao

Pediatrics
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.0 mi
Dr. Breanna Belle So Lao is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. She has 7 years of experience. Her specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

Lisa Marie Saxon

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.2 mi
Lisa Marie Saxon is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Escondido, CA and San Diego, CA. View Profile

Dana M Rodriguez

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Escondido, CA9.2 mi
Dana M Rodriguez is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA, with other offices in Gilbert, AZ and San Diego, CA. View Profile

Dr. Lewis M Turner Jr, MD

Pediatrics
Escondido, CA9.3 mi
Dr. Lewis M Turner Jr, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. Their specialties include Pediatrics. View Profile

JR Lewis M Turner

Pediatrics
Escondido, CA9.3 mi
JR Lewis M Turner is a health care provider primarily located in Escondido, CA. His specialties include Pediatrics. 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 Valley Center 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 Valley Center 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 Valley Center who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Pediatricians providing telehealth services in Valley Center. 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 Valley Center?
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 Valley Center?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Valley Center. 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 Valley Center have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Valley Center. This helps you find a Pediatrician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Pediatricians in Valley Center 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 Valley Center with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Pediatricians in Valley Center. 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 Valley Center?
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 Valley Center 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 Valley Center 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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