This review is long overdue, but I can't say enough about how much we love this practice!…read more​Dr. Mike, Dr. Bayless, and Ashley are truly top-notch providers and even better individuals. As a team, they have been an incredible support system for my children. They are a vital part of my "village," helping me make informed decisions about my kids' well-being without ever making me feel judged or unheard. ​Because they are parents themselves, they truly understand the anxiety that comes when a child is ill. Being a small practice, they are incredibly approachable; you never feel like just a number, but rather like family. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of the most precious little humans in my life!

I cannot begin to express how grateful I am to Dr. Mike. He literally game my wife and I our 6 year…read moreold daughter back. Since my daughter was a toddler, she was always a strong, independent, and decisive little girl that always new exactly what she wanted and told you what was on her mind, but was also the sweetest and loving little girl who would shower us with love and constantly tell us how much she loved us. About a year and a half ago, my daughter had a Radical and Immediate shift in her personality (over night). All of a sudden, she couldnt make any decisions (couldn't express what she wanted to eat, what she wanted to play, etc...). She would literally be frozen when trying to make a decision. It was so bad, that for 1 1/2 yrs, she couldnt even tell us that she loved us, because she couldnt make a decision as to what "love" meant, and if she was feeling it. Our original Pediatrician first told us it was just a "phase", which I disagreed, but decided to trust the Dr's opinion over my gut. They didnt run any test, just told us she'll get over it. After 9 months, we brought her back, and again, and he then told us that he thinks it could be PANDA'S (a autoimmune neurological disorder), which absolutely terrified my wife and I. Mind you, he didnt run any test. Instead, he just wanted to prescribe our 6 yr old SSRI's. I honestly couldnt believe that his professional opinion was to give my freaking 6 year old SSRI's!!!. I event told him, this sounds like you are just wanting to treat the symptom's, as oppose to treating the underlining problem. Needless to say, that was the last time we went to that Dr. After seeing multiple Doctor's, Psychiatrist, and Therapist, they ALL wanted to give my daughter SSRI's. THAAANK GOD we finally found Dr. Mike. When we first saw him, he genuinely cared for our daughter. Before even considering prescribing our daughter any medication, he decided to do his due diligence, and ran Blood Test, Parasyte Test, and Heavy Metals Test. It turned out, that our poor little girl had Mold Exposure, Heavy Metal Exposure, and a Parasyte infection scaled on a 9 out of 10 of severity. Her immune system and gut biome was 'redlined" and overwhelmed. He immediately provided a prescription for the Parasyte, and gave us a bunch of vitamin supplements, and put us on a restrictive diet to get her healthy again. NO JOKE, within a couple of months, she had an immediate shift back to her original, loving, decisive self. Not to mention, it brought tears to my eyes hearing my daughter tell me she "loves me" again. As a parent, its your responsibility to protect your children. That includes protecting them from other people's negligence. If it wasn't for Dr. Mike, my daughter would still be going through a nightmare, and I cant begin to imagine how much worse it could have gotten. Our only regret, is that we didn't find Dr. Mike sooner, and save our daughter from a year and half of H*ll. Dr. Mike mentioned that he would be seeing adults soon. As soon as he does, I'm going to make him my primary. I am forever in his debt. I just hope he knows how grateful I am to him.

For a doctor's office, this place is very unsanitary. They have an entrance for "well" and "sick"…read morewhich is a total joke and completely useless and the front desk staff just mixes up all the supplies, pens, writing boards for both sides and things aren't sanitized in between. I asked about using items from the well side as we weren't sick but they didn't care or accommodate this request. They front desk staff isn't helpful or kind. I guess this has been noted on other reviews for this place. We used to like our doctor, but dislike the front desk staff. We have been coming here for years, and the front desk staff has never been very good or helpful. Also, they will charge you for every little thing. We finally left this place do to ridiculous fees then they proceeded to claim That they would not release my kids medical records without us paying. Stay away. This place is the worst!

This is a completely useless group of doctors and staff. Don't waste your time coming here if…read moreyou're expecting promptness, competence or a helpful staff. I'm basing my review on multiple visits and not just one. It's no wonder all of the solid physicians have left. We're out!

I just got my fillings in and I wanted to point out that Amy, Stephenie, Dr. Facer, and a few other…read morenames I didn't catch are all awesome! They're super chill and they have their hearts out for all their clients. They even remember all their clients which I find awesome. I don't know how this place only has 3.5 stars (my guess is Karens) since they really are great here. Easy 5 stars.

We joined SOCPA after 2 years at another office that was unable to give consistent and adequate…read morecare for our autistic son. We've seen every physician in this office and they're all on the same page and treat our family with respect. We applaud their active stance on vaccinating children and their open approach to helping parents understand the science behind our children's health. Since having a second child, they've been so accommodating to get them both in at the same time for annual appointments and are incredibly approachable when we need some extra TLC. I'm so thrilled that we switched.

The staff here are friendly and helpful! The doctors like Dr. Teschke and our PA, Annie, are…read morededicated and caring professionals who go above and beyond to take care of their patients! We are so grateful for them!

This review is for Doctor Steven Abelowitz and the fabulous ocean pediatrics team…read more Yesterday, My daughter and I came in for a sick visit. She has asthma: started coughing non stop, dry heaving (severe enough to induce vomiting), and felt completely miserable. I called doctor abelowitz as symptoms worsened. We live closer to the Newport location, but I only trust Steve. He informed me that he was going to be in ladera, and I was happy to schlep out there as my daughter deserves the BEST care- Steve. He figured out the root of the problem, got his staff on top of dealing with the ins., so my daughter can get the proper medicine she NEEDS (ins. Denied coverage for the right med, and his wonderful team has been on top of getting it for approved for us.) THANK YOU to Stephanie (office manager at Newport), Michelle (Steve's medical assistant), Steve, and others for pushing her med through as medically necessary/emergency. I really appreciate the effort from all parties involved throughout this arduous process. That said, Steve truly cares about his patients. My daughter has had life threatening emergencies, and he has come to the rescue and saved my daughter's life on MULTIPLE occasions. No exaggerations here- i would swear on it- bible or Torah. In addition to that, He is warm, kind, and very knowledgeable. I always feel listened to, he always has great recommendations, and I feel as though he walks the perfect line between vigilant medical precautions and care with the realities of day to day parenting. Plus, he SO good with my little girl. I will never, ever see another pediatrician. You can tell he is passionate and loves what he does as he goes above and beyond for his patients and their parents. I am a big worrier when my kiddo is feeling under the weather. As a matter of fact, my go to Jewish mom yoga pose is 'worrier one' & doctor abelowitz has not only taken care of my precious daughter, but he has helped calm MY nerves whenever medical emergencies happen unexpectedly. I also find the practice incredibly well run and easy to deal with - the front desk staff is pleasant, the nurses are great, and I have never, ever had an issue with them not calling back. & They always call back same day. I KNOW my daughter is in good hands at ocean pediatrics and would recommend this practice to anyone.

I just wanted to take a moment to talk about Dr. Fahim. Honestly, he's not just a doctor; he's…read moretruly exceptional. He brings such a warm, personal touch to healthcare that you don't always find these days. From the moment you meet him, you can tell he's incredibly sharp and pays close attention to every little detail, but it's his genuine care for each child that really stands out. He treats every single one of his young patients with the kind of love and dedication you'd typically reserve for your own family, and it's truly reassuring. What I find amazing is how proactive he is. He's usually one step ahead, often anticipating any concerns or questions parents might have even before they're fully voiced. He has a wonderful way of putting your mind at ease, which, as a parent, is absolutely priceless. He's also incredibly committed to ensuring kids get the best possible health outcomes. If there's ever a need for another specialist or a second opinion, he's on it immediately, making sure every possible avenue for top-tier care is explored. He really goes above and beyond to make sure children are healthy and thriving. In a world where healthcare can sometimes feel a bit impersonal, Dr. Fahim is a shining example of what truly patient-centered care looks like. He combines brilliant medical knowledge with such genuine empathy and a fierce dedication to each child's well-being. We're incredibly lucky to have someone like him looking after our little ones! my daughters have been in his care for years now & during difficult times he was here for my family. He personally calls when labs come in & does follow ups even after my kids finish their medicine! He does urgent referrals when needed! I can't even put into words how grateful I am to have him as my daughter's pediatrician! I can't thank him enough

Dr. Fahim is an amazing pediatrician! He's cared for my 3 children for 11 years now. He is so…read moregentle and kind. I trust him 1000%. The office staff always do their best to get you in asap and Dr. Fahim provides urgent care on weekends and holidays. We are so grateful for him!

I don't trust many doctors but I LOVE this pediatrician for my son. 5 stars across the board.read more

What a kind man! My seven year old son said, "that's the nicest doctor I've ever met," after our…read morelast visit. He really is so kind, gentle, and patient. I highly recommend this doctor. So thankful we found him!

Honestly, it might be better not to trust them. When my…read morechild entered the examination room, Dr. Peng immediately said my son showed signs of autism and recommended an EEG, genetic testing, and blood tests. At the time, I was worried about my son's development and thought I should follow their instructions, but I also felt that something wasn't right. The only test we could do right away was the blood test, so we went to the lab. However, the lab told us that there were too many orders and that the amount of blood a child can safely provide wasn't enough to run all the tests. After waiting for two hours, they couldn't perform the tests. When I contacted the clinic to confirm the test orders, they insisted everything was correct. This happened twice. Because of the stressful interactions and my growing concerns about their reliability, I went to two other clinics and explained the situation. Both told me that my son is not autistic and that he does not need an EEG or genetic testing. They explained that EEGs are usually done when there are symptoms like muscle twitching, but my son has never shown anything like that. Despite this, Dr. Peng recommended expensive and unnecessary tests, and I almost ended up wasting money, time, and exposing my child to unnecessary procedures. Even if you are worried about your child's development, I think it's best to avoid this clinic.

Dr. Peng is a very knowledgeable, and a kind and caring physician. Her office is beautiful! She is…read morealways willing to go the extra mile for her patients. I highly recommend Dr.Peng.

We don't normally see Dr. Courtney Jones, but we scheduled a newborn appointment with her because…read moreour regular pediatrician was out of town and we needed someone to evaluate a possible heart arrhythmia our midwife detected in our son. Dr. Jones personally said she could squeeze us in the next day specifically due to the concern -- but when we arrived, she dismissed the issue almost immediately. Despite our midwife and even we as parents being able to clearly hear the irregularity through a stethoscope and see it on a pulse ox screen, Dr. Jones insisted that no one could hear (not diagnose but HEAR) an arrhythmia without an EKG. She barely listened for a few seconds and said she couldn't hear anything. Dr. Jones refused to take our concern seriously and ultimately was really rude and arrogant in how she talked to us even though we were understandably concerned and emotional about the situation with our newborn. This was incredibly upsetting, as it was the entire reason for our visit and the only reason we scheduled with her in the first place. Unfortunately, the rest of the visit was equally disappointing. No one greeted us when we arrived, even though Dr. Jones and the receptionist were both sitting at the front desk and appeared unoccupied. We were then kept waiting for 30 minutes past our appointment time. When she finally saw us, she didn't introduce herself, made dismissive and rude remarks about our choices for basic medical decisions, and generally lacked warmth or professionalism. Their billing system is another major issue as other reviewers have emphasized -- they didn't take our copay at the time of the visit, and we still haven't received a bill weeks later. They also communicate using a Gmail address, which is not HIPAA-compliant, and fail to practice informed consent in any meaningful way. For comparison, our usual pediatrician and their team are incredibly warm, respectful, and professional. They greet us every time, take our concerns seriously, and offer comfortable seating (something that sounds small but really matters when you've just given birth!) and nursing accommodations. The experience with Dr. Jones and this office could not have been more different. We won't be returning.

This is the worst pediatricians office I have honestly ever experienced. We were originally seeing…read morea different Pediatrician at this office who was amazing and very thorough and unfortunately he moved and Dr Jones took over. She is not empathetic towards her patients at all. I have needed to come in for several reason for two of my children. She did not help either one of them and she also repeatedly missed that my son had problems with his vision. I would highly recommend seeing a pediatrician who cares more deeply about their patients and their needs. She seems like a very check the box person who is unable to emotionally connect with her patients and their family's.

Highly recommend Dr Sears! He's so kind and very helpful and I appreciate that he has a more…read moreholistic approach to things. He helped us heal my daughters bacterial infection. Also, the women at the front desk are super kind and helpful.

We love Dr. Sears. It is awesome having a pediatrician who doesn't judge and actually researches…read moreinto what he's teaching parents. We go once a year and it is always a great visit. He's great with my daughters!