(562) 426-5551 Home About PMC Our Doctors The Informed Parent Contact Updates and Articles Telemedicine By Pediatric Medical Center March 30, 2020 As a result of the Coronavirus we will now be offering Telemedicine, feel free to call with any questions! Read more for tips… Corona Virus Update By Pediatric Medical Center March 13, 2020 To help keep families healthy and safe our policies have changed, please reach out to us with any questions, Thank you! Read More About the changes… Limitations of TELEMED By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. December 1st, 2020 The Covid virus has given us many things, most of which we don’t want. But on the positive side… Read More on the Informed Parent… Moles... A Concern? By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Jan 11th, 2021 When should I be concerned about my moles? How dangerous are they? Read More on the Informed Parent… Pediatric Medical Center The center was originally founded by H. Milton Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P. in 1933. Pediatric Medical Center offers greater than one hundred twenty years of cumulative clinical pediatric experience and expertise. The purpose of the Center is to provide complete pediatric medical care. Each of our physicians are active in the education and training of pediatric residents and medical students. This allows them to offer a unique combination of skills for the care of your child based on both academic and community pediatric medical experience. Well child care, allergy program and comprehensive diagnostic and management services for complex and difficult cases are still the mainstay of the Center. Read More Our Services General Pediatrics Pediatric Medical Center is proud to offer greater than one hundred twenty years of cumulative clinical pediatric experience and expertise. In-Patient Care Pediatric Medical Center has 5 full time and 2 part time pediatricians. One of our pediatricians is available after hours and weekends for emergencies. School Underachievement Each of our physicians offers a unique combination of skills for the care of our child based on both academic and community pediatric medical experience. For First Time Patients We are pleased to have you, and hope you and your child feel welcome! Contact Us (562) 426-5551 Info@informedparent.com Address 2921 Redondo Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806 Hours Office Hours By Appointment Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Sat, 8:30 a.m. - as patient demand necessitates Social Media Info Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions First-Time Patient Forms Contact Us © 2020 Pediatric Medical Center As Coronavirus continues to spread, we urge all our families to practice "social distancing" by not attending large group gatherings and limiting travel. The primary goal in this country right now needs to be slowing down the spread of the disease so we do not overwhelm our healthcare system. In addition, beginning Monday, March 16th: No well-child visits will be allowed after 4:00pm All non-sick follow-ups will be scheduled before 4:00pm (ADHD follow-ups, rashes, chronic issues such as asthma, weight-checks in babies, etc) Same-day sick visits for issues such as allergies, rashes, ear pain, sore throat without fever, vomiting, injuries, etc. will be scheduled as normal. All visits for fever + cough will be scheduled AFTER 4:00pm or TELE-Medicine. We urge everyone to please limit family members at visits. You will also notice that we have removed all activity tables and books from our waiting rooms and exam rooms, please bring your own book or toy if you would like. Remember: We CAN test for COVID-19. We have rapid Covid tests if your child has symptoms of illness or Covid PCR tests for exposure to Covid or screening needs. Please call our office before going to Urgent Care or the ER - We always have a doctor on call to triage. If your child is scheduled for a check-up in the next few weeks and you would like to reschedule, please give us a call. Our no-show policy will not change, as our schedule is full. Please reach out to us with any questions. Thank you.