Looking for a Good Pediatrician..

Updated on July 31, 2008
E.L. asks from Costa Mesa, CA
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I am trying to find a good pediatrician in the Newport/Costa Mesa/Huntington/Fountain Valley area. If any moms out there could give me any referrals I would sure appreciate it. My youngest has eczema and is miserable...

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L.O.

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Dr. Cora Oca is wonderful. I love her staff as well. I take both my 1 and 2 year old kids to see her. Her offices are located in the same location as the Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. ###-###-####

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A.H.

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Hi E.,

I have a wonderful family doctor in Huntington Beach. He's part of the Hoag Family of Doctors. His name is Dr. Bart Barrett and he's not only the pediatrician, but my husband's and my doctor as well. Up until this year, he was also my OB, however, due to a downfall in deliveries, he's stopped delivering babies, which is a HUGE bummer!!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Barrett and his staff! The office phone number is: ###-###-####.

Good Luck!!!

A. H.

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D.M.

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Dr. Mike Yu in Newport (down the street from Hoag Hospital)is awesome! We love him!

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S.D.

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I love my pediatrician! She's at Bristol Park Medical Center in Fountain Valley. Dr. Gritchen ###-###-####.

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W.S.

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Dr. Bradford Curtis in Irvine, he is the best! ###-###-####

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J.S.

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worth the drive...i am in santa ana and won't go anywhere else but to san juan capistrano to the SEARS Pediatricians. it takes me about 35 minutes down the 5 in carpool lane(just google dr. william sears---robert and james are his sons also pediatrician) they are amazing!!! the vaccine book is proof alone...father (dr. william sears aka dr bill) is a kind gentle soul who really cares for people, i own his entire library and swear by his books because my gut instincts as a mother have coincided with the way he practices medicine...treats us like a family member instead of a number.

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B.H.

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I LOVE Valeria Kozak in Tustin with Pediatric and Adult Medicine on Newport Ave. They are great there!

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K.M.

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Give Dr. Michael Yu (In Newport) a try he is fantastic.####-###-####

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A.M.

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I have a preditrican in Irvine that is AMAZING! His name is Dr. Bradford Curtis. He is Bristol Park Med. group. ###-###-####
My kids love him and so do i! he takes time with you, never rushes through an appointment and listens to you!!! I highly recommend him!
let me know if you have any other q's
A.

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D.L.

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Hi, we had a hard time finding a ped. when we first moved to LB.
I had a few horrible experiences until we looked my husbands childhood ped. They took us right away, they are VERY up to date and are incredibly helpful (I call for all the little things :. We are very happy with them.
http://www.healthgrades.com/directory_search/physician/pr...

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R.J.

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here are 2 dr's I recommend- Julia Harris- family dr. ###-###-#### (Huntington beach)
###-###-#### Pediatric Care Med. group Kristy Tolly (all of them are good there.)

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D.W.

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We have Dr. Jeffrey Taylor, in Costa Mesa. He is part of the Newport Physicians group and I really like him. I have 2 kids, 3yrs and 19 months, also. (boy and girl) Pretty easy to get in at last minute, however, you may need to see another physician in the group, but i have found i liked them too. Waiting time isn't too bad either.

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M.S.

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Hi,

I love our Dr. and she is in Newport Beach. She is part of Harbor Pediatrics. The number is ###-###-#### and our Dr. is Dr. Cara Todd. By the way,we had another Dr. before Dr. Todd and she was HORRIBLE! So, trust me when I say this group is great.

Also, my husband is a Dermatologist and has an office in Newport and Fountain Valley. He accepts most PPO ins. So, if you want his info, just let me know and you can take your baby to get his eczema checked out.

Hope this helps!

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L.W.

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Harbor Pediatrics in Newport Beach. All of the doctors are great especially Dr. Michelis. He is awesome with boys.

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B.N.

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I go to Newport Children's In Newport Beach and see Dr. Del Mundo. Since there are quite a few different doctors in the practice (and the owner of the practice Dr. Reda has received multiple awards) you might be able to get more than one opinion. The # is ###-###-####. They even take Healthy Families health insurance which is a bonus! My niece (she is 14) has suffered from intense eczema since she was a tiny and my sister has her use the blue Aveno lotion. It works the best for her skin as she is super sensitive. :)

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S.S.

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My oldest is 14 and we've been through quite a few (some nightmare) pediatricians. I know you didn't mention Tustin, but I live in AH and I'm willing to drive to Tustin for this one: Dr. Dawn Bruner, Pediatric and Adult Medicine, ###-###-####, 13132 Newport Ave., Tustin.

She was referred to me from a friend and I have referred her to several people who all take their children to her as well.

Good luck!

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G.L.

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Hi E.,

We have taken our daughter (now 4 1/2) to Dr. Barry Bherstock since she was born. He is located on the corner of Baker and Fairview in Costa Mesa in the Hoag outpatient building. 1190 Baker St. Suite 103 ###-###-####. His particular office has 3 or 4 other pediatricians so if he is not in there is a doctor who can help.

Good luck,
G.

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S.O.

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I highly recommend Beach Pediatrics

17742 Beach Blvd, Suite 360
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
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Our designated physician is Dr. Stephens, but all of the doctors are great. I can usually get in right away.

In the same building is a fabulous pediatric dentist:
Dr. Paul Reggiardo
17742 Beach Blvd., #320
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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All I can say about his office and dentist is they are FABULOUS!!
Hope that helps~ S.

P.S. Just has my 4yr old daughter in for her eczema and with the right steriods, cream and lotions she's feeling better in just a couple days. She told me this morning "mommy, my skin is already looking better"

H.K.

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I love my son's doctor and our medical group was voted top 3 in the state.

Dr. Valery Brouwer with Edinger medical grup (the have a website too: edingermedicalgroup.com or google edinger medical group).

They have offices in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach.

Good luck with your doctor search!

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D.K.

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Dr. Leila Iravani of Coastal Kids in Newport. She is great!!
Contact info:
1401 Avocado Ave. Suite 709
Newport Beach, 92660
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N.C.

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I recommend Dr. Michael Yu in Newport Beach. Phone: ###-###-####.

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M.C.

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We love Dr. Jeff Taylor in Costa Mesa (Baker/Fairview). His number is ###-###-####. He's great with my boys (14 mos. and 3 1/2) and very calm and reassuring for me. I also like that he's a younger doctor raising a family of his own.

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L.H.

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My little girl got a rash on her foot and I had better luck at a dermotologist than her pediatrician. You may want to go that route... or to a chiropractor.

Dr. Arthur in Laguna Beach is an amazing holistic dr. chiropractor that could probably trace the eczema to an allergy and desensitize your child.

Good Luck!

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J.D.

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Dr. Leila Iravani. costal kids in newport. ###-###-####.

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M.E.

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Dr. Pellman ###-###-####. He was my pediatrician when I was younger and is my son's and godson's pediatrician now.

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L.H.

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Hi E.,

I see that you already have lots of referrals, but I thought I would toss in my pediatrician too because I think she is one of the most straightforward and caring physicians I have ever dealt with. My son has food allergies too and she has been awesome for us. She really keeps up with the current research as well (excluding all the hype), which is important to me. She is part of the Edinger Medical Group adjacent to Orange Coast Medical. Her name is Dr. Valery Brouwer. The number is ###-###-####. They accept quite a few different insurances as well, which can help. I just can't say enough about her. If you want more info, please feel free to shoot me an email.

Good luck!

L. H.
Costa Mesa

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