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    Karen McGowan, MD

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    Children's Clinic La Jolla

    Children's Clinic La Jolla

    3.8(20 reviews)
    0.0 miLa Jolla

    They are kind and professional. They care about the kids. Doctors are nice and also the front deskread more

    We are looking for a pediatrician. A friend recommended the La Jolla Children Clinic and to meet…read morewith Dr. Gainor. Made a prenatal pediatric appointment yesterday but there office was too busy and rescheduled today. I was initially upset that the wait took so long but after meeting with Dr. Gainor today I am really glad that I came back. My objective was to see if this would be a good fit for me and my child in the near future. Here's what I loved about my experience: - Dr. Gainor is one of 4 physicians. She has been working there for 6 years+ at this particular clinic from the start when Dr. Paul (Owner) decided to open up the clinic. - She spent a good amount of time with me answering all of my questions. I got a good feeling of what this office was about and how they take care of patients. - She was very knowledgable. She took notes on her laptop listening and noting details while asking questions to learn about me. - She reassured me that they are available, they do not use an answering service like most doctors and take the calls themselves off hours. Having 24/7 support was very important to me. -She went through the logistics of pre and post delivery. This was nice because these details were not exactly covered by the OB. The more she talked the more I became confident and comfortable that this would be a perfectly fine place to be a patient at. - They are located in the heart of La Jolla Bird Rock, an easy walk from home. What could improve: If the doctors are delayed due to whatever reason, simply to give the patients a heads up and give them an option to come back at a better time. This would allow patients with non-urgent visits to rebook and the other patients who were also in line but had more important concerns can be seen sooner because of the other patients choosing to reschedule. The waiting room is compact and can accommodate maybe 6 adults max with a couple of children. There was a lady with her small baby who sat outside on the steps because the room was already getting packed. So just know it can be a bit packed during busy times. Other than that, Two Thumbs up for prenatal visit with Dr. Gainor.

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    Carmel Valley Pediatrics - Brady loves Dr. D!

    Carmel Valley Pediatrics

    4.6(48 reviews)
    8.9 miCarmel Valley

    Dr. DeFreits is one of the best Drs. I have met. I work in…read morehealth care and I deal with clinicians all day. She's extremely caring, knowledgeable, patient and a great listener! My 9 month old has had the best care under her and she also has one of the kindest, nicest staff especially Kim. I'm a first-time mom and they're always available when ever I have any questions. Top notch for sure!

    I'm so embarrassed it has taken me this long to write a review, when in fact Dr. D's amazing…read morereviews were the reason we went with her! We had a pediatrician picked out prior to delivery (9 months ago), but after my c section they mentioned that the dr we chose was no longer taking new patients.. so they scheduled us a pediatrician. After our sons first check up (with the assigned Dr) a few days after we left the hospital, I had that new motherly gut instinct that this was not the dr, nor the office I wanted to bring my child to for the next 10 years. I went on yelp to find a Dr. immediately after that appointment and came across Carmel Valley Pediatrics. Our first appointment with Dr. D was amazing. She was so sweet, nurturing and really made me feel comfortable as a new mom! She always has time for questions, and as new parents we ask tons of dumb questions and she's always is so sweet and so helpful and makes us feel so supported. I can not say enough good things about her and the other ladies in the office. I get so excited to go in and visit them! Not to mention my little guy loves the office, the staff and Dr. D. So so so happy we found this office. Couldn't be happier!!!

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    Carmel Valley Pediatrics - They just don't get any better than this! Love, love, love the Dr. and staff!!

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    They just don't get any better than this! Love, love, love the Dr. and staff!!

    Karen McGowan, MD - pediatricians - Updated June 2026

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