My 12 year old daughter has been going to Dr. Kozak for years. This year was very difficult as her daddy and I just separated. Dr. Kozak knew and our annual wellness visit turned into a very special visit where Dr. Kozak spent so much time talking with my daughter about how my daughter is dealing with all this and her social and emotional well being (also difficult in these tween years). I can not tell you how much I appreciated this thoughtful approach to the whole wellbeing of a child's health. It brought tears to my eyes (and also my daughter's eyes) as Dr. Kozak really honed in on some of her big emotions. I can not recommend Dr. Kozak enough if you want a Dr. that doesn't just look at numbers but actually SEES your child for who they are and how best to support them. read more

My daughter has been privileged to have Dr. Kozak as her pediatrician since birth (she is now 13). Dr. Kozak goes above and beyond to really get to know each child as an individual. Dr. Kozak's knowledge and experience shows in the way she treats her patients, and in the way she communicates with parents. When Dr. Kozak feels that there is an issue that needs to be handled by another provider, she has a vast network of specialists to refer to. We have never been steered in the wrong direction by her, in her advice, care, and recommendations to outside providers. I know that over the last year or two, she's had some changes in her office staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While I have had very few negative interactions with her and her staff, we've always been able to get appointments, refills and referrals in a timely manner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you are lucky enough to be able to have her see your child, take that chance! read more

We've been coming to her since our micropreemie son was born in 2023. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She is the BEST decision we ever made and truly gave us all the confidence coming home with a medically complex baby as first time parents.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She gets to the point and answers your questions with care and honesty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's easy to make appointments and the office is clean, we're usually in and out within an hour or so. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She truly has a passion for kids & families and is the most genuine nice lady.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't recommend her enough! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We love Dr. Kozak. Been seeing her for 5 years. She's so great with kids AND us parents.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She listens and is also is very matter of fact which is so helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]At our very first appointment with our newborn she looked at me and asked how I was doing first, she doesn't know how much that hit me (in a good way).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I will never forget her care for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She is always available for questions no matter what time of day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We hope we get to be with her for a long time! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]caring doctor who is supportive of parents doing their best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She has been my three kids' pediatrician their whole lives and wouldn't want anyone else. read more

Dr.Valeria Kozak has been our pediatrician for about 5 years, since we left Kaiser Permanente we are very happy and trust our doctor, and appreciate her availability to answer urgent questions out of the office hours. Our daughter never was scared and actually really loves to come to the office and see doctor Valeria. We would definitely recommend her, our family trust her professional opinion, which has been proven in many situations. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr. Kozak is incredible, along with her associate, Dr. Bruno.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The kindest, most caring, and informative pediatricians that I have ever had the opportunity to bring my babies to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So grateful to have them both. The care is the absolute best. A great office with great staff. Highly highly recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr. Kozak is abrupt and rude. NO BEDSIDE MANNER AT ALL.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She couldn't be bothered to think about the fact that there is actually a human on the opposite end of her rude behavior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The girl at the front couldn't be bothered with helping and was not concerned about the patient or patients experience, but rather getting you away from the front desk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]BEWARE. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE FOR TREATMENT, to get the respect, care and service that is due to all patients who in fact, are the ones who pay her salary, the office wages and the practice bills.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I am not someone that takes the time to write a review but felt compelled to give credit where credit is due. I have been taking my 3 year old daughter Madison, to doctor Kozak since she was born and I would NEVER take her anywhere else. In the last year, I moved away from the Tustin area but I happily drive an hour to get to my daughter's appointments and will continue to do so until my daughter is all grown up. Dr. Kozak and her staff are genuinely kind and caring about each of their patients and their parents. She has given me solid advice about the importance of good nutrition at an early age. She gifted us a book at Madison's one year checkup with excellent advice on how to form a strong foundation with whole foods while we were learning to feed my daughter solid foods. Because of her advice and this book, my three year old daughter is not a picky eater. She eats exactly what we eat as a family and it does not include making her a separate special meal for her. I don't know about you, but as a busy mom I don't have time to cook separate meals. Her favorite food is salmon and broccoli, I don't know many 3 year olds who's favorite food includes both of these and I have Dr. Kozak to thank. She's also given us solid advice on potty training, social interaction, and reinforcing positive behavior. Doctor Kozak has incredible bedside manners. She doesn't just treat symptoms, she genuinely cares about the whole person, emotional and physical. Over the course of Madison's age, she's developed several rashes, colds, viruses, and fevers, and each and every time, Doctor Kozak has made herself available to us by phone and by same day appointments. I've never had any issues getting a same day appointment to see doctor Kozak. And each and every time, her staff has been extremely friendly and kind. At each appointment (they are not frequent) they remember mine and my daughter's names, as well as my daughter's medical history, I never have to repeat myself. I really can't say enough good things about Dr. Kozak and her staff. Her passion for children's health really shines through. I look forward to our continued partnership in my daughter's health. There really is no better doctor for my daughter than Dr. Kozak. read more

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I am now an adult and I have so much love for Dr. Kozak and the respect by which she treated me as a child and teenager. She cares immensely for each and every patient and will ALWAYS go above and beyond for you. This is the pediatrician you want caring for your children. read more

Dr. Kozak is one of the best pediatricians in Orange County. I cannot recommend her enough! She is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and loving to her patients. Unlike most doctors, she takes the time required to review the patient, explain to parents, and ensure that the child is understanding of their health and any steps required. This is an incredibly rare attribute, and our family has been blessed greatly by this practice. The support staff is incredible, with kind, compassionate, and proficient technical skills. Lastly, the office is clean, comfortable, and well-organized. read more

Empowering mothers, every visit at at time! Dr. Kosak has been my daughters Pediatrician for almost 3 years. I went into the first visit for my daughters mandatory one week old check-up. Going into it completely blind not knowing what to expect. I chose her by a friends recommendation/yelp reviews. Never having met her I didn't know what to expect. She greeted me and my husband. She examined 1-week old baby, then immediately went into coaching (not me) but my husband! That's right she straight up told him, okay, look this is how it's going to be. She's an intelligent sassy Latina and she told him straight up: okay, your wife if going to have to sleep a solid 3 hours in order to get through these next few months, you're going to have to feed the baby and if mama is asleep give her the reserve. Then went into coaching me on how to be a more confident mother. Being a first time mother you're so fragile and over the months coached me on certain methodologies. I used every single one. Her sleep training method, swaddle, food introduction, diaper rash solutions, teething etc. Also, she uses holistic methods and I'm all for that! She never prescribed medication instead she gave me options and different methods and they worked! She's amazing at what she does and I'm grateful for all the guidance and wisdom that she has given me. Love you Dr. Kosak! read more

Do Kozak has been my son's pediatrician since he was a toddler. She has always been there for us through thick and thin. Her diagnosis has always been correct and we have been able to trust her completely. Overall, I would highly recommend her to our friends. She's the best! read more

Dr. Kozak helped save our daughters life. She is truly an incredible blessing and we are forever grateful. Her passion is to helping children and has committed her life to this effort. Best pediatrician around read more

Valeria I Kozak, MD - Dr. kozak helped save our daughters life. We are forever grateful for this incredible doctor. She is truly an angel. - Pediatricians Near Me

Absolutely love Dr Kozak. If I could go to her myself I would. Thankfully my kids have her for their doctor. She is knowledgeable and cares so so much about the kids. We have a 5 year old son and a 4 month old daughter who was a preemie. She gives the best advice, pays attention to every detail and never misses a thing. I appreciate that she really does assess every kids individual needs. She is also prompt to call back even if it is after hours. Very very thankful she was recommended to us by a few friends read more

Love Dr Kozak. We have been taking our 2 year old toddler to Dr Kozak since he was born. I cannot speak highly enough of her. Dr Kozak has been a fantastic doctor and a great guide to us as first time parents. Dr Kozak is always available she truly loves what she does and her patients. We trust her judgment and advice that is the reason why when we had our second baby and she had to be admitted to neonatal at CHOC I straight away called Dr Kozak and mentioned it to her... I have to say that Dr Kozak exceeded any expectations she was calling and keeping up to date with the hospital and now that we are being discharged she has open the time to see us right away... I highly recommend Dr Kozak to any parents who are looking for a knowledgeable dedicated pediatrician. Update: we are relocating our girl is now 2 and a half and our boy is 4 and a bit and we are so sad to have to leave but wanted to update this review and say thank you again to Dr kozak she is amazing highly recommended again read more

This should tell you everything. We moved out to Lake Elsinore in Riverside and I still take my daughter to see her in Tustin. I just wish she could still see my 18yr old. Dr. Kozak is a wonderful doctor. She will answer your questions. Never belittles her parents fears and loves her kids. read more

Julian and Mikey have been seeing Dr Valeria since they were babies and wouldn't change her at all. She is Amazing these past years she has taken care of my boys. With this COVID craziness it was super easy to be seen today for the yearly well check. You check in by text when you arrive and have you come straight in to the room. Also the visit for both boys was no more than 1 hr !! Always recommend Dr Valeria for your little ones and the staff is sooo nice and patient too! Ooooooo y todas hablan Español :) Grasias Doctora Valeria read more

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Dr Kozak has been the pediatrician for my triplets since they were born 15 years ago. She the most caring and wonderful person that I have ever met. She goes above and beyond. It's amazing to have a Dr that cares so much for her patients. I highly, highly recommend her. God bless you Dr Kozak read more

We LOVE Dr. Kozak! Recently my wife and I received a recommendation to visit Dr. Kozak after the birth of our first child. We took our little boy and (I assume this is normal) like most new parents, we were stressed about every little thing. She made us feel totally comfortable, answered all of our questions, was very patient with us and makes herself available any time (this came in handy the first few weeks!). Dr. Kozak is an awesome doctor, very knowledgeable, helpful, caring and kind - would highly recommend her to any of my friends and family (and have!) :) Thanks Dr. Kozak!! read more

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Dr. Valeria Kozak is our daughter's pediatrician since day 1, and we couldn't be happier with her. She is caring, personable, loves our daughter and you can tell she loves what she does. She takes her time with you, and as a first time mom with a lot of questions, she listens and has very sound advice. Her vaccine protocols are in line with how we wanted to vaccinate our daughter from the get go and we have had zero issues with reactions or illness after each vaccine. Her office's COVID procedures are meant to keep you (the parent) and your child as well as her and her staff safe. Thumbs up for all that they are doing. Speaking of her staff, they are helpful, respond quickly and are very caring with children of all ages. We are so happy with our choice in pediatrician because Dr. Kozak is the absolute BEST!! read more

Dr. Kozak and staff are the most wonderful group of healthcare professionals. We have been going to her since our first son was born almost 5 years ago. She always takes the time to make sure you are heard and answers all of your questions and concerns. Her and her staff genuinely care about their patients and always provide the best care for our babies. Our 4 year old loves going in for his check ups! We are so thankful for Dr. Kozak and team for helping keep our family healthy! read more

Im surprised I haven't written a review before this. Dr kozak saw my first born since her first visit, then when I had my second she saw her too. From the first visit, it was obvious Dr. k cared about our family as a whole. She talked to both my husband and I, looked us both in the eye and asked us both questions and gave us both great feedback. The advice she gives is priceless and helped us so much as first time parents. She loved our girls and cared for them; I completely trust her. We have since moved out of state and Can honestly say I have not found a pediatrician that has even come close to the care that Dr Kozak gave us. I wish we could fly back to CA every time we needed a check up! Highly recommend her! read more

Dr. Kozak is amazing! She is patient and kind and is wonderful. There is sometimes a long wait but that's my only complaint.

My wife and I recently moved here to California last year and found out we were expecting the beginning of this year! As birth got closer we wanted to be prepared so we began looking for a pediatrician. Something we agreed on was finding a pediatrician that agreed with delayed vaccinations and Mrs. Kozak was just the doctor! We planned a meet and greet before hand and she spent more than enough time with us, answering all of our questions! She is extremely professional and cares for her patients! I love how she goes about each appointment and takes her time with each patient. By saying that it does mean your appointment may not be on time but she will get to you! The office is great - they recently moved to a bigger office. It has a sick patient door and a healthy patient door. The office is very easy to find. It also plays cartoons from Netflix so the kids have something to enjoy well waiting. Give Mrs. Kozak a chance, you won't regret it! read more

Took my son in for annual check up. I like a dr who takes time with you and just doesn't rush you in and out. Their Covid procedure is easy. Thanks for helping us with our medical needs read more

Great Pediatrion To the point Has two kids Can relate to u Her idea is to get back to the basics Vitamins D back into kids And eat greens less carbs read more

Beautiful office. Nice decor. Stylish doctor. Pretty warm. Spends time. My one qualm: We brought our baby to see Dr K yesterday and she didn't wash her hands and totally stuck her fingers into her mouth and all over her face. I asked if she washed her hands n she lied n said yes but I never saw her turn on the faucet etc and really by then it was too late. Even if she washed her hands before coming into the room, she touched her pen and chart a million times before touching my baby. And literally that is how germs get transferred! I'm so grossed out just thinking about it. I feel bad I didn't advocate for my baby earlier or been more proactive and asked her to wash hands one more time before touching baby. Her whole office needs to do the annual hand washing workshops! They need a refresher! Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. Even if she did wash her hands, I would go elsewhere. read more

We have been going to Dr Kozak for several years but are fed up with waiting close to an hour for every appointment. I am a busy working mom and that hour throws the rest of the day off. The other thing is that everything feels like a hustle, as they charge for everything including $10 to sign a school form. She even charged me $50 once for "instructions on how to use humidifier," which literally involved her telling me to fill the machine with water and push a button. I like her energy and directness, but really wish I didn't have to feel hustled, and wish she was more respectful of her patients' time. read more

I have been coming to Dr. Kozak for almost 5 years now and have 2 kids that come see her. Myself, my children and my husband all love her and the staff there. She is not a doctor that will write you a prescription for every sniffle so if that's what you want look elsewhere. She is the kind of doctor that treats the child as a whole and isn't afraid to tell you where she thinks you can improve or do better for your child. We have had some scares when the office wasn't open and we always get a call within an hour of leaving a message. She also told us about PM Pediatrics Urgent care in Tustin which has been a trusted resource for us when we've had emergencies after hours. We have moved several times and commuted from corona and now from huntington Beach and we will never go to another doctor for my kids! read more

OMG!!!! I love this office and Dr. Kosak is so amazing. I have had Kaiser for nine years and when I walked into this office as a new patient with my son she covered so many things was so sweet so nice the office is amazing I can't say enough otherwise I'd write a book about them. Thank you... Dr. Kozak Joanna SOL Veronica Jasmine XOXOXOXO read more

We started seeing Dr. Kozak based off of all the praises on Yelp. Perhaps you will have a better experience, as you can see all the love notes around my one wonky review. Anyway, my son has seen her TWICE since he was born. The first time, my husband and I felt as if we'd been shot out of a canyon. We were exhausted new parents, and this woman was loud, abrupt and unhelpful. She was happy that we did not circumsize our child (they do not circumsize in my husband's native England). I will leave out what she said about Americans keeping up the practice, but let's just say that she's against it. She also praised me for breastfeeding our child. I told her that we had to supplement with formula because I wasn't producing enough (due to surgery in '09), but she insisted that we stop with the formula at a certain point. The second time, we brought a formula bottle and lied that it was breast milk. Yes you can laugh, that shit's hilarious. After praising us again and telling us that she would see us at Month 4, promising that our child would sleep more at that point, she left and our little peanut got his first shots, and I'm very sorry that I don't remember the nurse who administered them, but she was FANTASTIC. The two stars are for her. Baby boy never knew what hit him. Well, "See you at Month 4" turned into Month 6, which turned into where we are now, Month 7. No one has called us for an appointment. Great follow-through. They called us at Month 2, but we haven't heard from anyone at Dr. Kozak's office. Crickets. So hubby and I are calling time. I signed the medical release today and booked with another pediatrician. We'd like our child to see someone and have his immunizations updated before he leaves home. read more

Hands down best doctor I've ever gone to. She is one of the best woman I have encountered in my life. Mothers, get your child this doctor she will change their lives for the better. Seriously, my mother is forever grateful for everything she's done with me and of course so am I. She will truly care for your children and offer them and yourselves great life advice. She is a very strong woman with very strong nurses such as Ana. She will do her best to fight whatever problems you are having, physically, emotionally, mentally anything health wise. She's helped me with many things outside of her job description, she helped me find the right job as well as helping me get out of a terrible job I had at age 16. I'm 18 now and I still go with her because she is truly the best! I love her. read more

Dr. Kozak is a phenomenal pediatrician! I met with Dr. Kozak when I was still pregnant to see if I felt she would be a good fit for my growing family. I met with a total of 4 pediatricians and Dr. Kozak far outshone them all. Dr. Kozak is incredibly warm, understanding and kind. She takes the time to listen to any and all questions, and she is thoughtful with her responses. She is caring and knowledgeable. An incredible pediatrician and I'm so thankful that I found her. My son is now 13 months old. He is healthy and happy. Dr. Kozak has given me great advice during his first year of life and has given me confidence in myself as a mommy. Her office has waiting area has been redone to have a healthy area separate from the sick area. The office staff and nurses are all friendly and helpful. I especially love Ana. My little guy adores both her and Dr. Kozak. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Dr. Kozak to anyone with young babies and children. I am a mom who does her research and this pediatrician is the best of the best! I appreciate the time she takes with me and my child and her warmth. I wouldn't take Brayden anywhere else! *Tip: Because Dr. Kozak does take time with each patient and answers parent questions and concerns, there can sometimes be a little wait. I suggest making appointments for right after lunch or first thing in the morning. I have never waited at either of those times. read more

I have 4 boys and Dr. Kozak has been their physician for the past 12 yrs and she has been soooo amazing! We moved and still drive 1 hr and it is well worth it. She has guided and taught me many things and given me the best support. She genuinely cares and is very knowledgeable and I trust her with anything that my boys go through. Having 2 of my 4 boys go through additional medical treatments with many specialist she has always stayed on top of every update and that has meant the world and has eased the stress it can give you as a parent! My boys love going to her read more

I love Dr. Kozak. In fact everyone in my family loves Dr. Kozak. One thing we were really impressed by her is she looks at our family as a whole and not just our baby. Since Scarlett was born she gave us the comfort of knowing that we will be one of those parents that will call and ask first time parents questions without judgement. She always returned our phone calls and suggested reasonable advice, letting us know our baby will be fine. Her office staff is always nice and accommodating too. read more

We like Dr. Kozak as a doctor. Attentive, informative, and great with our little one. The office is very nice too. We drive a little farther than we have to in order to go to her. A few cons: - Wait time has been increasing; it used to be less than 30 minutes, but it's getting closer to an hour. Some of you will say that's part of going to the doctor, but I don't think that it should be with an appointment. - Inconsistency with staff. The staff is friendly, but recently my wife called to reschedule an appointment and was told that the doctor was booked through the next month. I called an hour later and was rescheduled within two weeks of the original appointment date. Overall we are happy with her, especially if we can continue to go Fridays, two of which I get off work a month, which is very convenient. read more

Dr. Kozak is amazing! She is kind and compassionate and gives great advice to parents! I highly recommend her!

Amazing. Dr. Kozak and her staff make everyone feel like family. Family with medical degrees who are really knowledgeable caring for children. If your child has a unique health issue, she will research and talk to her colleagues at different hospitals to get the right care for your child. She also treats the whole child. Meaning she will look for signs of social emotional development issues and offer resources. We have gone to her since our first of three children was born. We love her and her staff. read more