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

Map & Directions

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

Learn more about PMC

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.

Preschool

  1. January 23, 2012

    History Repeats Itself

    John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Measles outbreak is back! And California leads the nation in contracting this contagious disease.

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    1. December 19, 2011

      The Role of Residents In A Hospital

      John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Just how important are the residents and interns in a hospital? I know they are there to learn, but are the patients at the mercy of their learning?

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      1. December 12, 2011

        To Homeschool Or Not To Homeschool—That Is The Question

        Suzanne S. Peredo, M.S.W. Time and time again I am asked the title question. After years of experience talking to parents who are either for or against this method of education the following concepts have evolved.

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        1. December 05, 2011

          The Twelve Gifts of Self

          Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. A reminder of what the true importance of life is.

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          1. November 28, 2011

            Fever Is Our Friend: How Come Reptiles Are Smarter Than Humans?

            John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. This is a topic that needs to be addressed every cold weather season. It is time for a clearer understanding of the topic of elevated body temperature.

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            1. November 07, 2011

              Probiotics – Useful Or Just Costly?

              John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. What do the studies say about the usefulness of probiotics?

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              1. October 10, 2011

                Choking Prevention

                Lori A. Livingston, M.D., F.A.A.P. Choking is the leading cause of injury that results in death for children younger than one year of age. Parents must be aware of common choking hazards and take preventive measures to avoid a choking accident.

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                1. August 01, 2011

                  The Myth of Simplification

                  Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. Many of us live with the belief that life could be simple. We think that if we organized or balanced our many responsibilities and desires differently, life would be less complicated. Life is not simple There are tools we can use that will provide a greater feeling of simplicity which opens up the space for less stress and more joy.

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                  1. July 11, 2011

                    Please Ask The Right Question!

                    John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P. Most of us spend our entire lives asking ourselves one wrong question after another. This leads to frustration, non-achievement of goals and sometimes outburst behavior to others.

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                    1. April 04, 2011

                      Lessons From A Three-Year-Old

                      Carolyn Warnemuende, M.S. If we consider each person we meet to be our teacher, a three-year-old can offer us many lessons. The challenge is being open to learning.

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