Hello, anyone know of a great pediatrician? My husband and I are having our first baby and need to start interviewing doctors. All suggestions appreciated
David H. replied:
I like Dr. David Blank, Coastal Pediatrics . We have a 29 day old baby. He has been good.
Laura D. replied:
Dr Hughes at primary medical we LOVE her
Trinity O. replied:
^Dr Hughes is good, she used to be at surfside pediatrics, we really liked her.
Holly W. replied:
Dr Jim Halverson is my favorite here in town. He is not a pediatrician but took care of all my children and even found my daughters heart murmer. Everyone in his practice is wonderful.
Audra E. replied:
Dr Lisa Salinas in Santa Paula is amazing!
Audra E. replied:
Dr Hughes is who we use and WE LOVE HER!
Audra E. replied:
Dr Hughes in Ventura. She isn't an ob just a ped.
Chris T. replied:
Yes, I just need a ped. I tried searching Primary Medical in Ventura but two different places show up. Is it on Loma Vista or Telegraph? Do you knw her 1 st name?
Audra E. replied:
Dr Jennifer Hughes Primary Medical(805) 652-5252 2953 Telegraph Road Ventura CA 93003 United States
Sheila M. replied:
Minako Watabe in Santa Paula.
Rozelle B. replied:
Sally Smith in Ventura. She has awesome bedside manners. Super sweet and they take most insurances
Cheryl B. replied:
We love Dr. Gay in oak view. He is family practice so he will see the whole family.
Maya K. replied:
I met an amazing pediatrician recently who works out of thousand oaks but will do home visits in ventura. Her name is Sonia Pinzon-Arellano. Her number is 805-372-1760. Super supportive of parents' choices and very loving. She spends an hour with her patients. Also, if you are willing to drive to Santa Barbara, Dr. Margot Roseman is great too (more affordable, as she accepts most insurances). Dont have her number on me.
Anne B. replied:
Dr Hughes
Roman G. replied:
Dr Lyne, Santa Paula . Santa Paula hospital has a nice maternity ward . Check it out .
Anybody know if a good pediatrician who can work with a child who probably has reactive attachment disorder. He is 4 and just been adopted by a loving family. They need...
Kenner L. replied:
Dr. Timothy Williamson is a great pediatrician. He saved my life. I had to have all kinds of special therapist, doctors, psychologist and I had disorders and was very sick as a baby/child. Dr. Williamson identified and got me to all the right people. I am fine and healthy now. He and his wife have adopted many children with special needs. He is reserved when you first meet him but will open up when he gets to know you more. We love him and can't thank him enough for what he did for me.
Rosie P. replied:
Maggie Doran Rogers??
Camilla L. replied:
Sounds like a job for an licensed clinical social worker Alan Doyl in ventura is great with children
Christine B. replied:
We went to Alan Doyl years ago. He was not much help. Our son wouldn't open up (after one session) so Doyl said he couldn't help. Disappointing.
Kenner L. replied:
I had Sensory Defensiveness Disorder. I would wig out to certain sounds, heat and the feel of things.
Maggie R. replied:
I have a son I'm adopting with the same issues. I would suggest Dr Lee at Ventura County Pediatric Diagnostic Center. Bonnie I would love to connect with these parents my son turns 4 in November and has a lot of similar issues. It would be nice to have the support of other parents that understand and maybe we can help each other. I recently read a study that suggests that these children actually suffer from PTSD.
Bonnie W. replied:
I will ask if they would like to connect, Maggie Doran Rogers. We do have the Ojai Valley Special Needs Group you might want to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/101935040155488/?ref=bookmarks Rosie Patterson manages it. I would imagine these kids do have PTSD. Neurofeedback is extremely effective for this and for RAD. Thanks for the doctor referral!
does anyone have medical for there kids? and I am looking for a good pediatrician for remy, please help!!!
Brittany A. replied:
She has a facebook.Ali Shuman, you can message her..or call her office. 487-5585
James B. replied:
Dr Niazi is amazing at the pediatrics diagnostic center also... She has been my kids go to doctor since they were born if I'm concerned. Otherwise the docs they have there on duty are so good with children
Brittany A. replied:
Dr. Allison Shuman is AMAZING! Not like ANY Doctor I have ever seen. She's very involved and loving and caring with her child patience. A lot of my friends go to her and they too love her.
Anybody out there that can recommend a Kaiser pediatrician? Thanks
Desiree B. replied:
My nephew went with Dr Brown & he was extremely thorough. Diagnosed him with a rare illness when everyone else was trying to diagnose as something else.
Cecilia P. replied:
Dr. Ben Pecht he's awesome and easy on the eyes...lol let me know of one for Kaiser too.. lol
Cecilia P. replied:
Dr. Pecht is with Coastal Pediatrics and they were always really good about appts. they got the whole First time mom Panic appts.
Mayra R. replied:
Dr. Brown I heard is extreme good
Blanca R. replied:
My friend said that there is no other choice than Dr. Brown. Her kids have been with him for over 9 years.
Karina H. replied:
Dr Brown is awesome. he great at explaining things. I like him better than Dr. Barraza
Blanca R. replied:
I also heard Dr. Brown was good. I will ask a friend who works for Kaiser.
Elaina C. replied:
Dr. Brown! My sister has him as her pediatrician and I had him as mine. =
Brittany K. replied:
my brother used to see Dr. Brown... he was really good
Karla A. replied:
I took Ms Amaya to Dr.Brown twice including an UC visit and first well baby check up and we (hubby and I) liked him very much! Couldn't stay with Kaiser but if I would have stayed he would have been my preferred pediatrician
Devra P. replied:
We love our Dr. Kang out of Camarillo, but we really like Dr. Barraza when Oxnard is more convenient. There was an AlfaroBreeze(sp?) at one time who was great too.
i'm going to start looking for a pediatrician soon and welcome any recommendations for the ventura county area. this seems like such a daunting task, please help
Erin D. replied:
Dr. Nichols at the Santa Paula west clinic is a fabulous pediatrician and they take all insurance types. I've had three different peds for my kiddo and she's been the best by far.
Nicole S. replied:
Dr. Fostakowsky and Dr.Peck both in the same office are really good.
Carolyn H. replied:
Kevin White at Surfside Peds
Heather S. replied:
Coastal Pediatric is where I take Liam. He sees Dr. Pecht. Everyone is friendly and welcoming.
Trinity S. replied:
I love Dr. Hughes. She's very breastfeeding friendly, Arya loves her, she will do vaccinations on a different timeline if you prefer, (I vaccinate on schedule but some people have different thoughts about that) and she just had a little baby not too long ago. She's at Surfside Pediatrics in Ventura.
Christina D. replied:
Coastal Pediatrics, Dr. Robert Fostakowsky. Davi loves him:)
Jason G. replied:
Dr. White w/ Surfside Pediatrics. They've done a great job for us.
Micaela D. replied:
Dr. Sally Smith@Channel Islands Medical. She has 5 kids and her n her husband share the office. They are amazing
Kelsey N. replied:
Dr Hughes at Surfside Pediatrics has been awesome for us!
Anyone in the Ventura area have a good recommendation for a pediatrician?
Rebecca B. replied:
We love Surfside Peds (Dr. Kevin White).
Nichole D. replied:
we have been going to Brent Street Family Practice since I was a kid. Dr Robert Dodge
Valerie Z. replied:
I used to go to Dr. Chronis, who was great, but as my girls got older, I wanted a female pediatrician, so I now go to Dr. Lilia Coppa. She's in Oxnard. She's great.
Kari J. replied:
Dr.Rola Magid if you want a woman.
Megan B. replied:
Just saw Dr. Jennifer Hughes with Primary Medical Group this morning for Claire as we switched from Kaiser to Blue Shield. She was very nice and personal.
Help anyone whos kid has medical in Ventura. Who is a good pediatrician??
Cici R. replied:
Dr. Niazi at Ventura Diagnostic Center next to VCMC she's awesome!
Laura E. replied:
Dr. Lee in Ventura!! The best! Dr Nyazi is real good too they're in the same office on Loma Vista. He goes above and beyond for his patients and the ladies in that office are great!! And they are actual pediatricians. CMH doesn't have pediatricians they only have Family practitioners that will see children
Shayna G. replied:
Dr. Shuman is a pediatrician
Brenda C. replied:
Not true with no pediatricians at CMH.I work at CMH and we have many good pediatricians. Ali Shuman is the best.
Ok, looking for a pediatrician.... Who is your baby dr? We have ppo insurance...
Kellie S. replied:
I was going to recommend Dr. Hughes as well. I've had a great experience with her.
Brenna H. replied:
Dr Pecht w Coastal is hot tho!
Kate W. replied:
Coral, I think you would really like Dr Hughes at Primary Medical. She's incredibly respectful of parents' choices regarding the care of their children. We see Dr Kawasaki in Thousand Oaks. She's perfect for our crunchy family. She's not very mainstream with her practices.
My daughter is having severe back pain. Took her to the Dr. yesterday (Pediatrician) and they said it was a muscle spasm. They sent her home with meds. Nothing is...