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Best Pediatricians in Riverside

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated December 24, 2024

Pediatrics in Riverside: An Essential Guide for Parents

Understanding Pediatric Care

Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents.

Specialized care is necessary due to the unique developmental needs and health concerns of young patients.

Services include well-child visits, vaccinations, growth monitoring, and treatment of childhood illnesses.

Pediatric Care in Riverside

Riverside offers a diverse range of pediatric care options, from private practices to large medical centers.

The city boasts numerous board-certified pediatricians specializing in various areas of child health.

Key facilities include Riverside Community Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.


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List of Pediatricians in Riverside

LF

Dr. Lucas Friedman

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 788-3000

American Board of Emergency Medicine

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Emergency Medicine

SG

Dr. Shilpa Gupta

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 782-3635

American Board of Pediatrics

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (Medical School, 2000)

English

Spanish

Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatrics

EG

Dr. Emily Garabedian

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 601-6359

American Board of Pediatrics

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE (Medical School, 2000)

English

Pediatrics

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Dr. Jennifer Cobanov

Dr. Jennifer Cobanov

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 779-1670

American Board of Pediatrics

Loma Linda University Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2010)

Loma Linda University Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2008)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

University of California, Los Angeles (Undergraduate School, 2002)

English

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Redlands Community Hospital

Pediatrics

KK

Dr. Krishnaveni Kesavaraju

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1987)

English

Pediatrics

DF

Dr. Denisse Forghani

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 683-6370

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Pediatrics

HM

Dr. Herbert Metsch

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 686-8223

American Board of Pediatrics

State University of New York at Buffalo (Medical School, 1957)

English

Pediatrics

Dr. Monika Mustafa

Dr. Monika Mustafa

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Bengali, Spanish

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Texas Health and Science Center (Residency Hospital)

University of Texas Health Science Center (Internship Hospital)

University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (Medical School)

English

Bengali

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Edilberto Agas

Dr. Edilberto Agas

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic, Spanish, Tagalog

Phone

(951) 779-1670

American Board of Pediatrics

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Residency Hospital, 2007)

Far Eastern University--Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (Medical School, 1996)

English

Arabic

Spanish

Tagalog

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

JP

Dr. Jacob Porter

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 782-3685

American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics

English

Pediatrics

LS

Dr. Luz Sison

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 601-6359

Afable College of Medicine and Surgery (Medical School, 1981)

English

Pediatrics

TK

Dr. Tejal Khandhar

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

Western University of Health Sciences (Medical School)

English

Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

NB

Dr. Nicole Bostic

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 343-3481

American Board of Pediatrics

Indiana University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2004)

English

Pediatrics

Dr. Salahuddin Baqai

Dr. Salahuddin Baqai

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu

King Edward Medical College (Medical School)

University of Texas, Galveston School of Medicine (Internship Hospital, 1979)

Diploma Child Health (Residency Hospital, 1974)

London, England (Fellowship Hospital, 1974)

English

Hindi

Punjabi

Spanish

Urdu

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

IS

Dr. Iduru Seshadri

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1974)

English

Pediatrics

SB

Dr. Sofronio Basical

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

Loma Linda University (Medical School, 1992)

English

Pediatrics

NR

Dr. Nina Rodriguez

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

English

Pediatrics

CC

Dr. Catherine Chuateco

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (Medical School, 2005)

English

Pediatrics

KH

Dr. Kim Hamai

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Russian

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

Thomas Jefferson University (Medical School, 1997)

English

Russian

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

NT

Dr. Nayra Tanios

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Arabic

Phone

(951) 601-6359

American Board of Pediatrics

Tanta Faculty of Medicine (Medical School, 1983)

English

Arabic

Pediatrics

YD

Dr. Yana Durmashkin

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 302-4230

NEW YORK Medical College (Medical School, 2007)

English

Pediatrics

MS

Dr. May Song

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

Drexel University (Medical School, 2013)

English

Pediatrics

RS

Dr. Robert Stone

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

Tulane University of Louisiana (Medical School, 1995)

English

Pediatrics

JS

Dr. Jason Shah

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

Pediatrics

DC

Dr. David Cuan

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Cantonese

Phone

(909) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER (Medical School, 1995)

English

Cantonese

Pediatrics

EA

Dr. Eric Arambulo

5.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Tennessee-COM, Chattanooga Unit (Residency Hospital, 2006)

De La Salle University College of Medicine (Medical School, 1997)

English

Pediatrics

AL

Dr. Alan Lee

4.8

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (Medical School, 2004)

English

Spanish

Casa Colina Hospital

St. Bernardine Medical Center

Pediatrics

LB

Lisa Banh

4.8

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 343-3477

Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (Medical School, 2002)

Scripps College (Undergraduate School, 1999)

English

Surgical Assistance

Pediatrics

GA

Dr. Ghanim Aljomah

4.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(480) 587-6980

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Aleppo School of Medicine (Medical School, 2006)

English

HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatrics

Dr. Adwoa Osei

Dr. Adwoa Osei

4.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(844) 827-8000

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Pediatrics

NM

Dr. Nathan McFarland

4.6

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(619) 390-9975

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Alabama at Birmingham (Medical School, 1999)

English

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Internal Medicine

Pediatrics

Dr. Roberta Pickett

Dr. Roberta Pickett

4.6

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 683-6370

American Board of Pediatrics

Harbor UCLA Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2004)

Harbor-UCLA (Internship Hospital, 2002)

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (Medical School, 2001)

Stanford University (Undergraduate School, 1996)

English

Spanish

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Naheed Aljilani

Dr. Naheed Aljilani

4.6

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Pediatrics

UC Irvine (Residency Hospital, 1991)

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI / BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1983)

English

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

CK

Dr. Chulhwe Koo

4.6

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Colorado School of Medicine|Phoenix Integrated Residency (Residency Hospital, 1990)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Medical School, 1988)

English

Korean

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

TH

Dr. Tannaz Hild

4.6

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

Medical College of Wisconsin (Medical School, 2002)

English

Spanish

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

Dr. Donald Childs

Dr. Donald Childs

4.5

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

Phone

(951) 782-6285

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER (Medical School, 1970)

English

Arabic

Chinese

French

German

Italian

Korean

Polish

Russian

Spanish

Tagalog

Vietnamese

Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatrics

Dr. Clark Gifford

Dr. Clark Gifford

4.5

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

Phone

(951) 683-6370

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Alabama at Birmingham (Medical School, 1979)

English

Arabic

Chinese

French

German

Italian

Korean

Polish

Russian

Spanish

Tagalog

Vietnamese

Pediatrics

Dr. Iris Lois

Dr. Iris Lois

4.5

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 697-5432

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF CHILE / UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL / FACULTY OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1977)

English

Spanish

Pediatrics

MS

Dr. Maryam Samadi-Soltani

4.5

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Arabic

Phone

(951) 781-6335

ECLECTIC MEDICINE UNIVERSITY (Medical School, 1991)

English

Arabic

Pediatrics

DM

Dr. Douglas Montgomery

4.5

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine (Medical School, 1986)

English

Pediatrics

Dr. Alan Kwasman

Dr. Alan Kwasman

4.4

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Pediatrics

Loma Linda University (Residency Hospital, 1985)

Jersey City Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1981)

Autonomous University of Guadalajara (Medical School, 1979)

English

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Ravi Berry

Dr. Ravi Berry

4.3

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

Phone

(951) 782-3690

American Board of Pediatrics

University Ill (Internship Hospital, 1986)

University Ill (Residency Hospital, 1986)

Mayo Clinic-Rochester (Fellowship Hospital, 1986)

University College Of Medical Sciences, Delhi University (Medical School, 1978)

English

Arabic

Chinese

French

German

Hindi

Italian

Korean

Polish

Russian

Spanish

Tagalog

Vietnamese

Pediatrics

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Wanda Abreu

Dr. Wanda Abreu

4.3

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(212) 305-5198

American Board of Pediatrics

Loma Linda University Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2004)

Loma Linda University Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2002)

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2001)

English

Loma Linda University Medical Center

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

Pediatrics

Dr. Timothy Mackey

Dr. Timothy Mackey

4.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Albert Einstein University - Beth Israel Center (INPA) - New York NY (Fellowship Hospital, 2012)

Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center - Michigan State University - Grand Rapids MI (Residency Hospital, 2002)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2000)

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

SC

Dr. Stacy Catalon

3.9

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 782-3640

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Hedy Assaad

Dr. Hedy Assaad

3.8

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

University of Connecticut Health Center (Residency Hospital)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Medical School)

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Judith Bedoy

Dr. Judith Bedoy

3.8

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Pediatrics

UT Health San Antonio (Residency Hospital)

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

PP

Dr. Payal Patel

3.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Gujarati

Phone

(951) 683-6370

American Board of Pediatrics

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (Medical School, 2007)

English

Gujarati

Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatrics

RV

Dr. Roopa Viraraghavan

3.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Alberta (Medical School, 1993)

English

Spanish

Kaiser Permanente Orange County-Anaheim Medical Center

Infectious Disease Medicine

Pediatrics

FI

Dr. Faiza Iram

3.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 373-5620

English

Pediatrics

JP

Dr. Jessica Paxson

3.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Hindi

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE (Medical School, 1999)

English

Hindi

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

Dr. Timothy Watson

Dr. Timothy Watson

3.6

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Utah - Borgess Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital)

Stony Brook University (Residency Hospital)

NEW YORK Medical College (Internship Hospital)

Dow Medical College|University of Karachi (Medical School)

University of Texas Medical Branch (Residency Hospital, 1994)

University of Texas Medical Branch (Internship Hospital, 1991)

University of Texas Medical Branch (Fellowship Hospital, 1991)

University of Texas Medical Branch (Medical School, 1990)

English

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Kamana Mukergee

Dr. Kamana Mukergee

3.4

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (Medical School)

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

CS

Dr. Cecilia Smith

3.3

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 687-8723

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (Medical School, 1957)

English

Spanish

Pediatrics

PH

Dr. Paul Hartfield

3.3

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

Creighton University (Medical School, 1985)

English

Pediatrics

AS

Dr. Alma Salazar

3.2

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Texas Health Sciences Center (San Antonio)|University of Texas Health Science Center (Residency Hospital, 1991)

University of Utah School of Medicine (Medical School, 1986)

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Aruna Pallapati

Dr. Aruna Pallapati

3.2

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Arabic, Hindi, Telugu

Phone

(951) 665-8815

American Board of Pediatrics

Charles Drew University Of Medicine & Science (Residency Hospital, 2007)

University Of Health Sciences Vijayawada Gandhi Med College (Medical School, 1997)

English

Arabic

Hindi

Telugu

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

AN

Dr. Anthony Nguyen

3.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 739-2750

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

EL

Dr. Eunice Lee

3.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(623) 931-5001

English

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Pediatrics

CM

Dr. Claudine Mendoza

3.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine (Medical School, 2003)

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

Dr. Michael Aguinaldo

Dr. Michael Aguinaldo

3.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

White Memorial Medical Center, Residency In Pediatrics (Residency Hospital, 2008)

NEW YORK Medical College (Medical School, 2004)

Autonomous University of Guadalajara (Medical School, 2002)

University of California, Riverside (Undergraduate School, 1996)

English

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center

Pediatrics

VK

Dr. Vidhyalakshmi Koka

2.9

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 665-1100

Eastern Virginia Medical School (Medical School, 1994)

English

Spanish

Hemet Global Medical Center

Family Medicine

Pediatrics

Dr. Iheanacho Emeruwa

Dr. Iheanacho Emeruwa

2.9

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Igbo, Nigerian, Spanish, Vietnamese

Phone

(951) 735-6969

American Board of Internal Medicine

Martin L King Jr/Drew Med C (Fellowship Hospital, 1984)

Howard University Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1981)

English

Igbo

Nigerian

Spanish

Vietnamese

Riverside Community Hospital

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Pediatrics

Dr. Maninder Arora

Dr. Maninder Arora

2.8

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program (Fellowship Hospital)

Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program (Residency Hospital)

Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program (Internship Hospital)

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

Dr. Mario Carcamo

Dr. Mario Carcamo

2.8

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

American Board of Pediatrics

Loma Linda University (Residency Hospital)

Catholic University School Of Medicine (Medical School)

English

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

JB

Dr. James Bartley

2.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

American Board of Pediatrics

UC San Francisco-Moffitt Hospital (Residency Hospital, 1979)

UC San Francisco-Moffitt Hospital (Fellowship Hospital, 1979)

University of Kansas Hospital (Residency Hospital, 1976)

University of Kansas School of Medicine (Medical School, 1974)

English

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Pediatrics

Genetics

Dr. Sunil Patel

Dr. Sunil Patel

2.7

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Chinese, Gujarati, Spanish

Phone

(844) 827-8000

American Board of Pediatrics

Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1990)

Bergan Pines County Hospital (Fellowship Hospital, 1988)

Smt Nhl Municipal Medical College, Gujarat University (Medical School, 1982)

Municipal Medical College (Internship Hospital, 1981)

Smt.NHL Municipal Medical College (Undergraduate School, 1976)

English

Chinese

Gujarati

Spanish

St. Bernardine Medical Center

Pediatrics

AD

Dr. Abdoulaye Diop

2.6

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Wolof

American Board of Pediatrics

LAC King/Drew Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital)

LAC King/Drew Medical Center (Residency Hospital)

University Of Bordeaux Ii / U.F.R. Of Medicine (Undergraduate School)

English

French

Spanish

Wolof

Memorial Hospital of Gardena

Pediatrics

Dr. Stanley Schwartz

Dr. Stanley Schwartz

2.5

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

American Board of Internal Medicine

Temple University (Fellowship Hospital, 2005)

Kaiser Permanente (Residency Hospital, 2003)

Kaiser Permanente (Internship Hospital, 1999)

Henry Ford Hospital (Fellowship Hospital, 1999)

University of California (Medical School, 1998)

University of Alabama Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1998)

Barnes Jewish Hospital (Internship Hospital, 1992)

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School|Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Medical School, 1991)

English

Spanish

Tagalog

Vietnamese

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

BD

Dr. Beth Drake

2.3

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

Loma Linda University (Medical School, 1982)

English

Pediatrics

KH

Dr. Keith Hamilton

2.3

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2003)

English

Pediatrics

EC

Dr. Elaine Chen

1.3

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (Medical School, 1995)

English

Pediatrics

FF

Dr. Frederica Fayad

1.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 682-9780

American Board of Pediatrics

St. Georges University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

English

Pediatrics

MC

Dr. Martha Chong

1.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 360-8795

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEMORELOS / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 1989)

English

Pediatrics

RD

Dr. Robert Duncanson

1.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 780-2440

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 1964)

English

Pediatrics

VP

Dr. Vanessa Perez

1.0

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

English

Pediatrics

TK

Dr. Tommy Kim

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 788-3000

American Board of Pediatrics

Loma Linda University (Medical School, 1999)

English

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pediatrics

MC

Dr. Michael Chang

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Neonatal Medicine

Pediatrics

ZZ

Dr. Zoltan Zentay

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

ALBERT SZENT-GYORGYI MEDICINE STUDY UNIVERSITY (Medical School, 1980)

English

Neonatal Medicine

Pediatrics

FC

Dr. Fu-Sheng Chou

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY (Medical School, 2004)

English

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Neonatal Medicine

Pediatrics

PS

Dr. Pradip Shah

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1983)

English

Neonatal Medicine

Perinatal Medicine

Pediatrics

WS

Dr. Wang Sun

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(714) 509-4373

American Board of Pediatrics

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2011)

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2008)

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2006)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Medical School, 2005)

English

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Neonatal Medicine

Pediatrics

AC

Dr. Anupama Chundu

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(714) 456-7658

American Board of Pediatrics

Creighton University (Medical School)

English

UCI Medical Center

Neonatal Medicine

Pediatrics

Dr. Houssam Fayad

Dr. Houssam Fayad

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic

Phone

(951) 228-9010

American Board of Pediatrics

New York Methodist Hospital (Residency Hospital, 2011)

English

Arabic

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital

Pediatrics

ST

Dr. Sneha Taylor

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(714) 509-4373

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY / N.H.L. MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 2008)

English

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Pediatrics

AW

Dr. Angela Wang

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 687-8802

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Riverside Community Hospital

Pediatrics

SN

Dr. Shubha Narayan

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Medical School)

English

Spanish

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

GS

Dr. Guifeng Sun

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(915) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / SHENYANG MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1986)

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

SP

Dr. Sandra Parrado-Villicana

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 1987)

English

Pediatrics

RB

Dr. Rhoda Blum

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 601-6359

American Board of Pediatrics

University of Washington (Medical School, 1994)

English

Pediatrics

JC

Dr. Janeth Ceja

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 1999)

English

Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center

Pediatrics

ML

Dr. Michael Lin

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

HB

Dr. Heli Bhatt

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 683-2106

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Pediatrics

TK

Dr. Tammie Kwong

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

English

Pediatrics

BD

Dr. Babak Daftari

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Medical School, 2005)

English

Pediatrics

KP

Kathryn Porter

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(616) 826-9762

English

Pediatrics

GS

Dr. Gerald Saks

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 274-4213

American Board of Pediatrics

State University of New York at Buffalo (Medical School, 1960)

English

Pediatrics

MH

Dr. Marta Herrman

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PERNAMBUCO / CENTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE (Medical School, 1985)

English

Pediatrics

Dr. Giulia Faison

Dr. Giulia Faison

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

American Board of Pediatrics

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (Medical School, 2009)

English

French

Italian

Spanish

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Pediatrics

RA

Dr. Redieat Assefa

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 955-5378

English

Pediatrics

SW

Dr. Stacey Wiles

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 867-4642

American Board of Pediatrics

American Board of Preventive Medicine

English

Pediatrics

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

NP

Dr. Nayana Patel

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY / M.P. SHAH MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1990)

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

LJ

Dr. Lorraine Jones

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 324-5901

American Board of Pediatrics

University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (Cave Hill) (Medical School, 1974)

English

Pediatrics

DN

Dr. Deana Nassman

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

English

Pediatrics

SR

Dr. Sunipa Reddy

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Medical School, 2001)

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

HL

Dr. Hisham Labanieh

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(419) 251-2395

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

MC

Dr. Minna Cheng

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 684-8020

American Board of Pediatrics

CHOC Children's - Children's Hospital of Orange County (Residency Hospital, 2020)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2017)

English

Pediatrics

SP

Dr. Shaun Park

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

Pediatrics

TT

Dr. Toshimasa Tsuda

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

Thomas Jefferson University (Medical School, 1993)

English

Pediatrics

ML

Dr. Mary Lucas

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (Medical School, 2005)

English

Pediatrics

BH

Dr. Brandon Henry

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 782-3039

American Board of Pediatrics

HOWARD UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / MUSIC DEPARTMENT (Medical School, 2013)

English

Pediatrics

RE

Dr. Rosalie Espinosa

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Korean, Tagalog

Phone

(951) 358-6000

American Board of Pediatrics

Cebu Institute of Medicine (Medical School, 1976)

English

Korean

Tagalog

Pediatrics

YX

Dr. Yan Xie

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(915) 345-2608

American Board of Pediatrics

Capital University (Medical School, 1988)

English

Pediatrics

CD

Dr. Crystal Deedas

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 353-3005

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

AS

Dr. Alma Serna

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(562) 933-0400

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 2004)

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

RA

Dr. Roberta Alder

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON (Medical School, 1971)

English

Pediatrics

LL

Dr. Lauren Laughman

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 353-3986

American Board of Pediatrics

Ross University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2012)

English

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Pediatrics

NM

Dr. Nadin Mansour

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 654-0803

American Board of Pediatrics

Damascus University Faculty of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

English

Pediatrics

CB

Dr. Connell Bost

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (Medical School, 1997)

English

Pediatrics

YL

Dr. Yeonseung Lee

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

RK

Dr. Ravishankar Koppada

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 774-3050

American Board of Pediatrics

Andhra Med College University Health Science Visakhapatnam Ap India (Medical School, 1980)

English

Pediatrics

CL

Dr. Cole Linzmeyer

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

English

Pediatrics

Dr. Faize Mustafa-Infante

Dr. Faize Mustafa-Infante

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 779-1670

American Board of Pediatrics

UNIVERSIDAD EL BOSQUE / ESCUELA COLOMBIANA DE MEDICINA (Medical School, 1998)

English

Spanish

Riverside Community Hospital

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Pediatrics

SY

Dr. Stanley Yu

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 571-2350

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Pediatrics

JL

Dr. Jennie Le

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(951) 735-6969

American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine (Medical School, 2013)

English

Spanish

Pediatrics

SL

Dr. Stephanie Langer

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 353-2000

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

SS

Dr. Shivani Sikand

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 574-2273

American Board of Pediatrics

American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine (Medical School, 2002)

English

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Pediatrics

KL

Dr. Katherine Levernier

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(951) 601-6359

University of California at Berkeley (Medical School, 1984)

English

Pediatrics

CW

Dr. Charles Walters

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(909) 353-2000

American Board of Pediatrics

PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF NURSING (Medical School, 1971)

English

Pediatrics

SL

Dr. Sheetal Luthra

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(833) 867-4642

American Board of Pediatrics

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2004)

English

Pediatrics

KD

Dr. Kami Dixon

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Winthrop University (Medical School, 2008)

English

Pediatrics

JW

Dr. Jenna Watson

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

English

Pediatrics

PS

Dr. Pooja Sethi

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

American Board of Pediatrics

Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (Medical School)

English

Pediatrics

HN

Dr. Helen Nguyen

N/A

Riverside, CA

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(866) 984-7483

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (Medical School, 2001)

English

Pediatrics

Choosing a Pediatrician in Riverside

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Pediatrician

Qualifications and Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics certification
  • Additional specializations or subspecialties

Experience and Expertise

  • Years of practice
  • Areas of specialization within pediatrics

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Overall star rating
  • Number of patient reviews
  • Specific feedback on bedside manner and communication

Hospital Affiliations

  • Connections with reputable hospitals in Riverside
  • Access to specialized pediatric facilities

Language Capabilities

  • Ability to communicate in languages other than English
  • Availability of translation services if needed

Steps in the Pediatrician Selection Process

Research Potential Providers

  • Utilize online directories and healthcare platforms
  • Check individual practice websites

Verify Credentials and Insurance Acceptance

  • Confirm board certifications
  • Check if the pediatrician accepts your insurance plan

Schedule Initial Consultations

  • Arrange meet-and-greet appointments with potential pediatricians
  • Prepare questions about their practice philosophy and approach

Evaluate Personal Comfort and Communication

  • Assess the pediatrician's communication style
  • Consider the overall atmosphere of the practice

Make an Informed Decision

  • Weigh all factors including qualifications, reviews, and personal impression
  • Choose a pediatrician who best fits your family's needs

Top-Rated Pediatricians in Riverside

Dr. Monika Mustafa

Highest-rated pediatrician

  • 5-star rating with 7 reviews

Educational background

  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Bengali
  • Spanish

Hospital affiliation

  • Riverside Community Hospital

Dr. Jacob Porter

High patient satisfaction

  • 5-star rating with 5 reviews

Board certification

  • American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics

Contact information

  • Phone: (951) 782-3685

Dr. Edilberto Agas

Experienced pediatrician

  • 5-star rating with 4 reviews

Educational background

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Far Eastern University--Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog

Contact information

  • Phone: (951) 779-1670

Dr. Salahuddin Baqai

Well-regarded pediatrician

  • 5-star rating with 5 reviews

Educational background

  • King Edward Medical College
  • University of Texas, Galveston School of Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
  • Urdu

Hospital affiliation

  • Riverside Community Hospital

Dr. Kim Hamai

Highly-rated pediatrician

  • 5-star rating with 6 reviews

Educational background

  • Thomas Jefferson University

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Russian

Hospital affiliation

  • Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

Choosing a Pediatrician in Riverside

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Pediatrician

Qualifications and Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics certification
  • Additional specializations or subspecialties

Experience and Expertise

  • Years of practice
  • Areas of special interest or focus

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Overall star rating
  • Number of patient reviews
  • Specific feedback on bedside manner and communication

Practical Considerations

Location and Accessibility

  • Proximity to your home or work
  • Hospital affiliations

Office Hours and Availability

  • Extended or weekend hours
  • After-hours care options

Insurance and Payment Options

  • Accepted insurance plans
  • Payment plans or sliding scale fees

Communication and Compatibility

Language Capabilities

  • Multilingual doctors for diverse families
  • Availability of translation services

Philosophy of Care

  • Approach to preventive care and vaccinations
  • Willingness to discuss alternative treatments

Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to connect with children
  • Comfort level in addressing parental concerns