Primary Care
San Diego Pediatrics
Pediatric care your family can count on.
Watching a child grow is an extraordinary thing. And for our pediatric caregivers, it's everything. We see your kids into the world and help them grow. And with every graduation cap, we know we've built the foundation for a happy, healthy future.
We're available for any medical need your child may have.
We offer a range of programs and services, from our top-notch family medicine to infant physical therapy, pediatric rehabilitation and lifesaving neonatal intensive care. And our after-hours pediatric care ensures your child will get the care they need, when they need it.
From allergies to orthopedics, dermatology to heart care, know your child is receiving the very best care, at every age and stage.
And through our convenient Find a doctor tool, we make choosing the right San Diego pediatrician easy.
Immunization and wellness exam schedule
It is important that all children, especially infants and young children, receive recommended immunizations on time.
Birth to 12 months
1 to 3 days after leaving the hospital
- Well-child exam
- Hepatitis B (if not received at hospital at birth)
14 days
- Well-child exam
- Hepatitis B (if child hasn't yet received)
6 to 8 weeks
- Well-child exam
- Pentacel (DTaP, polio, HiB)
- Prevnar
- Rotavirus
- Hepatitis B
4 months
- Well-child exam
- Pentacel (DTaP, polio, HiB)
- Prevnar
- Rotavirus
6 months
This visit should occur at or after age 6 months.
- Well-child exam
- Pentacel (DTaP, polio, HiB)
- Prevnar
- Rotavirus
- Hepatitis B
9 months
- Well-child exam
- HemoCue, if needed
12 months
This visit must be scheduled after the child's first birthday.
- Well-child exam
- MMR
- Varicella
- Hepatitis A
- PPD, if needed
13 to 24 months
15 months
- Well-child exam
- DTaP
- HiB
- Prevnar
18 months
- Well-child exam
- Hepatitis A (must be 6 months after first dose)
24 months
This visit should be scheduled just before the child's second birthday.
- Well-child exam
- Hepatitis A (if child hasn't yet received second dose)
Over 2 years
3 years
- Well-child exam
- PPD, if needed
4 years
This visit must be after the child's fourth birthday.
- Well-child exam
- Quadracel (DTaP, polio)
- ProQuad (MMR, varicella)
- PPD, if needed
5 to 10 years
- Well-child exam yearly
- Tdap (at age 10)
11 to 12 years
- Well-child exam yearly
- Tdap (if not given at 10 years)
- Menactra (meningitis)
- HPV (2 doses given 6 months apart)
- PPD, if needed
13 to 18 years
- Physical exam yearly
- Menactra (meningitis, at age 16)
- Bexsero (meningitis, 2 doses given 6 months apart; at age 16 to 18)
- Receive any missing vaccines
We'll help find the doctor who's right for you.
View doctors specializing in pediatrics in San Diego.
Dr. Victoria Oira
"I am proud to serve the community and work with such a skilled team."
Dr. Tari Park
"I have been in practice since 2002."
Dr. Teresa O'Dea
"My role is to help keep kids happy and healthy into adulthood."
Dr. Rina Ronquillo
"I aim to provide family-focused care of your child."
Dr. Corrie Clay
"I seek out ways to continuously improve the patient experience."
Dr. Uma Narayan
"I can think of nothing more rewarding than being a pediatrician."
Dr. Kelly Murphy
"As your pediatrician, my role is more than providing quality medical care, I am your child's advocate and an avenue of support for your family."
Dr. Jay Sadrieh
"I treat and consider all my patients as my own children."
Dr. Cherie Chu
"The Sharp Experience means working with a family in a collaborative effort to provide children with the gift of wellness."
Dr. Geoffrey Abell
"I have been in practice since 2006."
Dr. Jamie Jordan
"My focus is on providing the highest level of patient care while making families comfortable."
Dr. John Hansen
"I aim to promote good health and self-confidence."
