Pediatricians in Los Angeles: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide (2026-2027)
Finding a great pediatrician in Los Angeles can feel a little like finding parking at the Grove on a Saturday. You know it exists; you just need to know where to look. Whether you're expecting your first baby, just moved across town, or finally ready to break up with a 45-minute drive to the doctor, this guide to pediatricians in Los Angeles is organized the way LA parents actually live: by neighborhood.
We checked every address below on each practice's or health network's own website, so you won't be driving to an office that moved three years ago. We also rounded up pediatric urgent care and after-hours options, how to verify a doctor's license and board certification, and the well-visit schedule you'll be living by for the next couple of decades. And one important note before we dive in: in an emergency, call 911.
Key Takeaways
What's inside: Pediatricians in Los Angeles sorted by area, from the Westside and the Valley to Pasadena and the South Bay, including 27 independent private practices, with addresses checked on official sites in October and November 2026.
Big networks: Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, UCLA Health, Kaiser Permanente, Providence and Kids & Teens Medical Group all have multiple LA pediatric offices.
After hours: CHLA Arcadia Urgent Care runs Mon–Fri 4–11 p.m. and Sat–Sun 9–4; CHLA Virtual Urgent Care is booked at 833-CHLAHealth (833-245-2432).
Verify a doctor: Use the Medical Board of California license lookup and the American Board of Pediatrics certification check.
Well visits: Expect visits at 3–5 days old, then 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 30 months, then every year from age 3 through 18.
Emergencies: If your child is seriously hurt or can't breathe, call 911 right away.
How We Built This Pediatrician Guide
Plenty of "best pediatrician" lists online were written years ago and still send families to practices that have closed or moved. So we went straight to each practice's own site and included only offices whose addresses we could confirm.
We don't list ratings, languages, or "accepting new patients" status unless the practice's own site says so, because those details change constantly. Always confirm hours, insurance and availability with the office before you book.
Pediatricians on the Westside (Santa Monica, Brentwood, West LA, Culver City, Playa Vista and Marina del Rey)
The Westside has the deepest bench of pediatric offices in the city, from cozy independents to big-network clinics. Here's where to start.
2216 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd Floor Santa Monica, CA 90404
This independent Santa Monica practice offers access to a board-certified pediatrician by phone 24/7/365, provides same-day appointments for urgent needs, and maintains Saturday office hours, along with availability on Sundays and holidays. Expecting? They offer prenatal interviews. The practice posts an annual administration fee of $525 per family, and its doctors have hospital privileges at Santa Monica–UCLA and Providence St. John's.
Insider tip: parking is paid ($5 for the first 30 minutes), so build that into your newborn-visit game plan. Call (310) 264-2100.
2210 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404
Just down the block from Pacific Ocean Pediatrics, this independent practice is open weekdays 9–4 and keeps Saturday mornings for sick visits only. Same-day sick appointments are available, and expecting parents can book a meet-and-greet to tour the office and meet the providers. It also offers lactation consults, sports physicals and ear piercing. Call 310-829-3525.
901 Montana Ave., Suite C Santa Monica, CA 90403
A Montana Avenue favorite that has cared for Santa Monica kids for more than 30 years. Office hours are weekdays 9–5, sick kids are always seen the same day, and the practice says after-hours visits, Sunday visits and even house calls can be arranged when needed. Call 310-393-9784.
2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 865W Santa Monica, CA 90404
Part of the Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's network, this office is listed as open weekdays 9–4. Cedars says its pediatricians can be reached 24 hours a day for urgent questions, and families get same-day sick visits and online scheduling. Check the location page for the current phone number before you call.
2825 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 104 Santa Monica, CA 90404
A weekday office (8–5, closed weekends) offering newborn care and same-day sick appointments. It's a natural fit if you delivered at UCLA or want easy access to UCLA's specialists down the road. Call 310-829-9935.
11980 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90049
Right on the San Vicente strip, this UCLA office offers same-day sick appointments, which is exactly what you want when a fever shows up at 7 a.m. on a school day. Call 310-208-7777.
11633 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 312 Los Angeles, CA 90049
Founded in 2010, this Brentwood practice says same-day appointments are always available, and it keeps separate waiting and exam rooms for well and sick kids. After hours, the on-call doctor returns calls within an hour on weeknights and all weekend. Heads up: it's out of network, so you pay at the visit and get a superbill to send to your insurance. Call (310) 207-8200.
12301 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 120 Brentwood, CA 90025
Open weekdays 8:30–4:30 by appointment only (no walk-ins), with weekend, after-hours and even home visits available by appointment. Expecting parents can come in for a free visit to meet the doctors and see the office. Insurance depends on the doctor: some take most major PPO plans and others are out of network, so ask when you call 310-979-7337.
11318 National Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064
What makes this one stand out is that it pairs pediatric primary care with behavioral health services, so you can bring up sleep, anxiety or attention worries in a familiar place. Same-day sick visits are available. Call 310-231-9150 and check the site for daily hours.
200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 265 Los Angeles, CA 90095
This office sees patients from birth to age 21 and shares a building with UCLA's pediatric subspecialists. If your little one has a complex medical history, having the cardiologist or GI doctor a few floors away is a real sanity saver. Call 310-825-0867.
6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 2660
Culver City, CA 90230
Yes, it's inside the mall. Pediatrics and Immediate Care share this spot, with same-day sick appointments. Call 310-313-0020.
3831 Hughes Ave., # 602
Culver City, CA 90232
Kids & Teens is a large pediatric network with 25 clinics across Greater LA, caring for ages 0–21 with same-day visits and telehealth. It also has a Santa Monica clinic at 2221 Lincoln Blvd. Call the Culver City office at (310) 558-8895.
2990 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 202 Los Angeles, CA 90064
This independent practice is accepting new patients and offers complimentary prenatal meet-and-greets. A doctor is on call 24/7/365, and office hours are weekdays 9–5.
Note: some older lists show a different suite number; the practice's own site says Suite 202. Call 424-277-2020.
12746 W. Jefferson Blvd., 5th Floor Playa Vista, CA 90094
A handy pick for Playa Vista, Westchester and Del Rey families, open weekdays 9–5. Call 424-315-2202.
13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 315 Marina del Rey, CA 90292
A convenient UCLA option for Marina del Rey, Venice and Playa families. Call 310-301-6310.
Venice Medical Offices
5971 Venice Blvd., 1st and 2nd Floors
Los Angeles, CA 90034
For Kaiser members, office hours run weekdays 8:30–4:30, and the bonus is after-hours pediatric care Mon–Fri 5–7 p.m. plus Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Kaiser's line is 1-833-574-2273.
Pediatricians in Beverly Hills and the Century City Area
These Beverly Hills offices are a quick hop from Century City, Beverlywood and Pico-Robertson, so they're worth a look for families on that side of town.
8501 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 201 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Open weekdays 8–5. Cedars highlights seeing the same doctor and nurses at every visit, which is a big deal when your toddler finally stops screaming at the sight of the scale. Call 310-385-3345.
8920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 620 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
An independent practice on Wilshire. Ask about after-hours coverage and sick-visit availability when you call. Call 310-652-5004.
250 N. Robertson Blvd., Suite 404 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Serving LA families for more than 30 years, this group is open weekdays 8:30–5 plus most Saturdays 8–11 a.m., a lifesaver for weekend sniffles. You can book a prenatal consult online, and the practice also offers telemedicine, sick visits and lactation support. There's a paid garage in the building. Call (310) 273-9533.
9735 Wilshire Blvd., Unit 123 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
A solo practice caring for Beverly Hills families since 2007, open weekdays 9–5. Any family can book a pay-per-visit appointment, and an optional membership adds 24/7 phone and text access plus unlimited telehealth; house calls cost extra. It's out of network for all insurance plans (a superbill is provided). Call (310) 248-2829.
Pediatricians in Mid-City, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park and Hollywood
Central LA has a nice mix of hospital-adjacent offices and neighborhood favorites.
Medical Offices West, 8635 W. 3rd St., Suite 260W Medical Offices East, 8631 W. 3rd St., Suite 725E Los Angeles, CA 90048
Cedars has two pediatric offices side by side on W. 3rd Street. Reach the West office at 310-652-3324 and the East office (see its page) at 310-854-3043. Cedars also offers the Cedars-Sinai Connect virtual care app for kids ages 3 and up, with a stated average wait of 10–15 minutes.
6310 San Vicente Blvd., #290 Los Angeles, CA 90048
Open weekdays 8:30–5, with what the site calls "plenty of same-day sick appointments." The practice describes itself as a vaccinating practice that requires a minimum number of vaccines, so you'll know exactly where they stand.
Note: some older directories list an outdated Wilshire address; this is the current one. Call 323-938-7294.
6330 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 500 Los Angeles, CA 90048
Don't let the name fool you: this independent practice sits on San Vicente near the Cedars campus. It's welcoming new patients and newborns, its own pediatricians take calls 24/7, and its families get weekend pediatric urgent care on Saturdays and Sundays 9–3. Same-day sick visits and telemedicine are offered too. Call 310.854.0770.
321 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90004
A Hancock Park–area favorite with telehealth, an after-hours page and a "New Patients / Are You Expecting?" section on its site. Call (323) 960-8500.
5255 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Part of the 25-clinic Kids & Teens network, with same-day visits and telehealth for ages 0–21. Call (818) 361-5437.
Pediatricians on the Eastside (Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park and Glendale)
We'll be honest: this is the thinnest area for independent pediatric practices we could verify, and some popular older listings have closed. If you're on the Eastside, here are your best starting points, including a well-established independent group just over the Glendale line.
4700 W. Sunset Blvd., Pediatrics, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90027
For Kaiser members, this is the big Sunset Boulevard campus, with pediatrics open weekdays 8–5. Facility info: 1-888-956-1616.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles sits just down the street at 4650 Sunset Blvd., but it works as a specialty and hospital campus rather than a neighborhood pediatrician's office. To find a community pediatrician connected to CHLA, browse the CHLA Care Network pediatrician list. Kids & Teens Hollywood (above) is also a short drive away.
1500 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Suite 250 Glendale, CA 91206
Just over the line from Los Feliz and Atwater Village, this busy independent group lists ten pediatricians on its site, keeps separate sick and well waiting rooms, and offers telemedicine for some visits. It's an affiliate office of the CHLA Health Network, which also lists this address. Call (818) 246-7260.
Pediatricians in Pasadena
Pasadena families have a cluster of offices at 800 S. Fairmount Avenue near Huntington Hospital, a couple of options on the east side of town, and an independent membership practice in South Pasadena.
800 S. Fairmount Ave., Suite 415 Pasadena, CA 91105
UCLA's Pasadena outpost, in the same building as Huntington's pediatric office. Call 626-449-8440.
800 S. Fairmount Ave., Suites 310 & 312 Pasadena, CA 91105
Open weekdays 8–5 and Saturdays 9–noon. As of October 2026, the site says it is accepting new patients and asks families to call (626) 397-8368 for a referral to a pediatrician who is open to new patients. Walk-ins aren't accepted. Insider tip: park in the garage on Bellefontaine Street, and note there's no validation. Main office: (626) 449-7350.
800 S. Fairmount Ave., Suite 110 Pasadena, CA 91105
Despite the name, this is an independent group, not part of Huntington Health. It's open weekdays 8 a.m.–noon and 1:30–5 p.m., with Saturday visits by appointment, and four board-certified pediatricians are listed on its site. New families can call to reach the new patient coordinator at (626) 795-7051.
50 Bellefontaine St., Suite 201 Pasadena, CA 91105
This practice near Huntington Hospital offers same-day appointments for sick kids, and its nurses and doctors can be reached by phone after hours, on weekends and on holidays for urgent questions. Hours are Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 8:30–4:30 and Wednesday mornings. It takes most PPO plans but not HMOs, and the site suggests entering 50 Alessandro St. in your GPS. Call (626) 389-2869.
3280 E. Foothill Blvd., 4th Floor Pasadena, CA 91107
By appointment only for Kaiser members, with some of the friendliest hours on this list for working parents: Mon–Thu 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri 8:30–5 and Saturdays 8:30–noon. Call 1-833-574-2273.
504 S. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
Another Kids & Teens network clinic, offering same-day visits and telehealth. Call (818) 361-5437.
1800 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030
A membership-style (direct primary care) practice in South Pasadena that keeps its patient list small and promises no wait times. It even offers at-home newborn visits for babies up to 3 months, plus sports physicals and ear piercing. Ask about membership details and the suite number when you call (626) 399-0594.
Pediatricians in the San Fernando Valley
From Sherman Oaks to Calabasas, Valley parents have plenty of choices. Here are the ones we verified.
4330 Fulton Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
An independent Sherman Oaks practice that also serves plenty of Studio City families (its site even has a Studio City page). Call 818-784-1102.
12840 Riverside Dr., Suite 210 Valley Village, CA 91607
The Valley sister office to Beverly Hills Pediatrics sits near the Studio City and North Hollywood border. It's open weekdays 9–5, welcoming new patients and newborns, and offers prenatal consults with an office tour, and its own pediatricians cover nights and weekends. Weekend urgent care is at the San Vicente office only. Call 818.255.6300.
16550 Ventura Blvd., Suite 414 Encino, CA 91436
This independent Encino practice has dedicated pages for new and transferring patients, expecting parents, and on-call and emergency info, which makes it easy to do your homework before you call. Call 818-783-3110.
5400 Balboa Blvd., Suite 326 Encino, CA 91316
A big independent Encino group with 12 providers and some of the friendliest hours around: weekdays 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (counting early and late slots) and Saturdays 9–noon. A doctor from the practice is on call 24/7 and calls back within 30 minutes. Expecting parents will find an "Are You Expecting?" page, and telehealth is available. Call 818-789-0941.
5353 Balboa Blvd., #200 Encino, CA 91316
This Encino practice says it's accepting new patients from birth to 18 (established patients are seen through 21) and offers prenatal visits for parents-to-be. Telemedicine is available for established patients, and the site lists walk-ins and after-hours phone advice among its services. Call (818) 461-9690.
5353 Balboa Blvd., Suite 104 Encino, CA 91316
Open weekdays 8:30–5:30, with the Cedars network perks of same-day sick visits and 24-hour access for urgent questions. Call 818-789-7181.
2625 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 300 Burbank, CA 91505
Same-day appointments and care from birth to age 21. Call 818-846-8252. UCLA also has Valley pediatric offices in Calabasas (26585 Agoura Road, Suite 360; 818-592-2320) and Porter Ranch (19950 Rinaldi St., Suite 300; 818-271-2400).
201 S. Buena Vista St., Suite 355 Burbank, CA 91505
A Providence-affiliated Facey office, open weekdays 8–5. Call 818-869-7600.
5601 De Soto Ave.,
Northside Medical Offices
Entrance N, 2nd Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
The west Valley home base for Kaiser members, open weekdays 8:30–5. Kids & Teens also has Valley clinics in Tarzana, Van Nuys and Northridge; see its location list.
5000 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 203 Calabasas, CA 91302
Open weekdays 8:30–5 and Saturdays 8:30–noon, this Calabasas practice says it's accepting new patients and offers same-day sick visits. On-call providers handle urgent calls after hours, so you're never left guessing at bedtime. Call (818) 651-9210.
23586 Calabasas Rd., Suite 107 Calabasas, CA 91302
A concierge membership practice where members can reach a pediatrician 24/7 by text, phone, video or email, with unlimited telehealth included. Home and hospital visits are available for an extra charge. It isn't contracted with any insurance, and new patients apply online depending on the child's age. Call 818-914-4429.
7320 Woodlake Ave., Suite 270 West Hills, CA 91307
Just west of Woodland Hills, this independent group offers same-day appointments and virtual visits for kids from birth through 21, plus a prenatal visit for expecting parents. It also has a second office at 29525 Canwood St., Suite 214, in Agoura Hills, (818) 706-1966. Call the West Hills office at (818) 340-3822.
Pediatricians in the South Bay (Manhattan Beach, Torrance and Nearby)
South Bay families, this one's for you. Many older lists skip your area entirely.
1000 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 190 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
As of October 2026, UCLA's site says these pediatricians are accepting new patients.
Note: an older address on Sepulveda still pops up online, so use this one. Call 310-546-8702.
400 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
For Kaiser members, open Mon and Wed–Fri 8:30–4:30, and Tuesdays until 6.
4201 Torrance Blvd., Suite 660 Torrance, CA 90503
Same-day appointments are offered at this Torrance office. Call 310-373-4303.
3475 Torrance Blvd., Ste. A Torrance, CA 90503
A Providence pediatric office open weekdays 8–5. Call 310-540-1334.
23530 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 260 Torrance, CA 90505
The South Bay sister office to California Kids West LA, accepting new patients per its site as of October 2026, with a doctor on call 24/7. Call 424-322-9866.
23441 Madison St., Suite 301 Torrance, CA 90505
Founded by Dr. Lydia Elias, this Torrance practice is open weekdays 9–5 and says new patients are always welcome. Call in the morning for a same-day sick visit, and expecting parents can sign up for a free prenatal meet-and-greet and a free Babies 101 seminar. Dr. Elias speaks Spanish fluently. Call (310) 953-0020.
20911 Earl St., Suite 100 Torrance, CA 90503
This Torrance practice offers same-day sick appointments during office hours, Saturday sick visits 9–noon with the on-call doctor, and a nurse advice line after hours. Its site says Drs. Ramirez-Chan, Rabago Rosen and Otero are accepting new patients, and Dr. Otero is fluent in Spanish. Call (310) 214-2213.
Normandie North Medical Office Building, 25965 S. Normandie Ave., 2nd Floor Harbor City, CA 90710
Long hours for Kaiser members: weekdays 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. and weekends 9–4:30. Weekday evening slots (6–8:30 p.m.) are after-hours appointments, not urgent care.
133 N. Prairie Ave., Suite B Inglewood, CA 90301
A convenient Cedars office for Inglewood, Westchester and Hawthorne families. Call 310-419-2223.
The Major LA Health Networks at a Glance
Not sure whether to go independent or join a big network? Here's the quick cheat sheet. Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's has offices from Santa Monica and Playa Vista to Encino and Inglewood, with 24-hour access for urgent questions and a virtual care app for kids 3 and up. UCLA Health has the widest map on this list, stretching from Westwood to Porter Ranch, Pasadena and Torrance. Kaiser Permanente is for members only, but several of its pediatric departments offer evening and weekend appointments. Providence runs offices in Burbank (Facey) and Torrance. Kids & Teens Medical Group has 25 clinics across Greater LA plus its own after-hours urgent care.
Independent practices can feel more personal, and several on this list post 24/7 on-call doctors. A few, like Calabasas Pediatrics Wellness Center, Dr. Anita Sabeti's practice and Yuli MD Pediatrics, use concierge or membership models, and some independents are out of network, so ask about costs up front. Neither route is "better"; it comes down to your insurance, your commute and the vibe you want.
Pediatric Urgent Care and After-Hours Options in Los Angeles
Kids have impeccable timing. The ear infection always starts Friday at 9 p.m. Here's where to turn when your pediatrician's office is closed (and remember, for a true emergency, call 911).
468 E. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, CA 91006 Mon–Fri 4–11 p.m., Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
This is the only in-person urgent care listed on CHLA's urgent care page, and it takes both walk-ins and scheduled visits. It's a lifesaver for San Gabriel Valley and Pasadena families. Call 626-795-7177.
Online video visits Mon–Fri 5 p.m.–midnight, Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
CHLA's virtual urgent care sees kids up to age 21 who are in California at the time of the visit, and you don't need a referral or to be a CHLA patient. It's appointment-based, not on demand, so book by calling 833-CHLAHealth (833-245-2432). Visits are billed like an in-person urgent care visit, with a discounted price for uninsured families.
In person and virtual (check the site for the clinic location) Weeknights 6–11 p.m., weekends all day, virtual 24/7
The Kids & Teens network's after-hours urgent care is open when most offices are dark, and its virtual care runs around the clock. Call (818) 280-4268 to confirm where to go.
18321 Clark St. Tarzana, CA 91356 Open 24/7
This is an emergency department, not urgent care, with pediatric emergency services around the clock. Main line: 818-881-0800.
A few more helpful options: UCLA Pediatric Immediate Care in Westwood offers scheduled and same-day visits when your regular doctor isn't available (Mon–Thu 8–5, Fri 9–4), and UCLA also lists weekend and after-hours pediatric immediate care at its Santa Monica hospital, so check UCLA's page for current hours. Kaiser members can call the after-hours advice line at 1-833-574-2273.
And for broken bones or concussions on the Westside, the CHLA Santa Monica Specialty Care Center (1419 19th St., Santa Monica; 310-820-8608) isn't urgent care, but it has a walk-in orthopedic clinic where same-day appointments may be available. Not sure where to go at all? CHLA's Symptom Checker helps you decide between your pediatrician, urgent care and the ER.
How to Choose a Pediatrician in LA
The "best pediatrician in Los Angeles" is the one you can reach at 2 a.m. and get to without crossing three freeways. Start with logistics, then philosophy.
Insurance first: Call your insurance company (or check its online directory) to confirm the doctor is in-network, then double-check with the office. Kaiser offices see Kaiser members only.
Hospital affiliation: Ask which hospitals the doctors have privileges at. This matters most for newborns, since your pediatrician may check on your baby before you leave the hospital.
Location and hours: Close to home or daycare? Any evening or weekend hours? A 10-minute drive beats a "perfect" doctor 45 minutes away when your toddler has croup.
After-hours access: Is there a 24/7 on-call doctor, a nurse line, or a virtual care option?
Questions to ask at a prenatal or meet-and-greet visit:
How quickly can we get a same-day sick appointment?
Who answers the phone after hours: a doctor, a nurse or an answering service?
Will we see the same doctor most of the time?
What is your vaccine policy?
Are there any annual or membership fees?
How do you handle messages and prescription refills (portal, phone or app)?
Do you offer telehealth visits?
Where do you refer for specialists, and is there a hospital you prefer?
Insider tip: schedule meet-and-greets in your second trimester or early third. Your future self, nine months pregnant and nesting, will thank you.
How to Verify a Pediatrician's License and Board Certification
It takes about five minutes and gives you real peace of mind.
Check the license: The Medical Board of California's license verification page covers physicians licensed in the state and routes you to the DCA License Search, where you can see whether a license is current, expired or has discipline on record.
Check board certification: The American Board of Pediatrics' Verify Certification tool shows whether a doctor is board certified in pediatrics. As the ABP puts it, board certification is voluntary and goes beyond state licensing. The site is also available in Spanish.
The Well-Child Visit Schedule (What to Expect)
Well visits cover growth checks, vaccines and all those "is this normal?" questions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' HealthyChildren.org, here's the typical rhythm:
Newborn: A first-week visit at 3–5 days old.
Baby year: Visits at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.
Toddler years: Visits at 15 months, 18 months, 2 years and 2½ years.
Age 3 and up: One checkup every year through age 21.
For the full detail on what's checked at each age, see the AAP/Bright Futures periodicity schedule (updated February 2025). Insider tip: book next year's annual checkup before you leave the office, especially if you want a summer slot before school starts. Those go fast.
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The Takeaway
The right pediatrician becomes part of your village, the calm voice on the phone when the thermometer reads 103 and the person who cheers when your baby finally rolls over. Start with what's close to home and covered by your insurance, ask good questions at a meet-and-greet, and take five minutes to verify the license and board certification.
Then save the after-hours numbers in your phone today, before you need them: CHLA Virtual Urgent Care at 833-245-2432, CHLA Arcadia Urgent Care at 626-795-7177, and your own pediatrician's on-call line. Details change, so always confirm hours and availability with the office directly. And if it's ever an emergency, skip the research and call 911.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a pediatrician accepting new patients in Los Angeles?
The fastest way is to call the offices near you and ask directly, since availability changes week to week. As of October 2026, California Kids Pediatrics, Huntington Health Physicians in Pasadena and UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics all say on their sites that they're accepting new patients. As of November 2026, Beverly Hills Pediatrics (both offices), Pediatric Care Physicians, Parkway Pediatrics, Lighthouse Pediatrics and Dr. Kim Ramirez-Chan & Associates in Torrance say the same. Your insurance company's directory is another good starting point.
When should I choose a pediatrician for my baby?
Most parents pick a pediatrician during pregnancy, ideally in the second or early third trimester. That leaves time for prenatal meet-and-greets, which several LA practices offer, and lets you give the hospital your pediatrician's name before delivery. Your baby's first visit usually happens at 3–5 days old.
Is there a pediatric urgent care open at night in Los Angeles?
Yes. CHLA Arcadia Urgent Care is open weekdays 4–11 p.m. and weekends 9–4, and Kids & Teens After-Hours Pediatric Urgent Care runs weeknights 6–11 p.m. and all day on weekends. CHLA Virtual Urgent Care offers evening and weekend video visits by appointment at 833-245-2432. For emergencies, call 911.
How can I check if my pediatrician is board certified?
Use the American Board of Pediatrics' free Verify Certification tool at abp.org. To confirm the doctor's California medical license is current and see any disciplinary history, use the Medical Board of California's license verification page, which links to the DCA License Search.
How often does my child need a well-child checkup?
Babies have frequent visits in the first two years: at 3–5 days, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months, then at 2 years and 2½ years. From age 3 on, kids need a checkup once a year through age 21, according to the AAP's HealthyChildren.org.
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