Office Hours

By appointment only
Monday-Friday: 9am - 5:15pm
Saturday: 10-
Sunday: closed

Appointments

(562) 426-5551
(562) 434-7431

Location

2921 Redondo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806

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About PMC

The Pediatric Medical Center provides comprehensive medical care for patients from birth through college with special expertise in:

  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Learning Disorders
  • Allergy Diagnosis & Management
  • Complex Diagnostic & Management Problems

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Pediatricians

John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Michael L. Goodin, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Shanna R. Cox, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Lori Livingston, M.D.

History

The center was originally founded by H. Milton Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P. in 1933. Subsequently it was directed by Richard D. DeGolla, M.D., F.A.A.P. and Alexander Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P.

The current office location was opened in 1963 and originally designed by renowned architect Edward Killingsworth. He was essential to the Southern California Mid-Century architectural movement.

Eyes

  1. July 11, 2005

    The Red Eye

    Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Theriot examines the causes and treatment for conjunctivitis.

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    1. July 28, 2003

      The Red Eye: Is It Pink Eye?

      There are several types of conjunctivitis; “Pink eye” being one of them. What can I do to prevent getting it?

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      1. March 19, 2001

        Why Am I Blinking?

        Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Welty explores motor and vocal tics, especially those associated with Tourette's Syndrome (TS).

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        1. January 01, 2000

          Conjunctivitis

          Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Welty answers a common question about conjunctivitis.

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