Best Pediatric Care Providers in Oakland, CA
Pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners provide well-child checkups, vaccinations, developmental screenings, and sick visits for newborns, infants, and children. Browse verified profiles and connect with pediatric care providers serving families in Oakland, California.
60+ pediatric care providers found in Oakland, CA
Chuong Dinh Dang
M.D.
Karen Frey
PNP,RN,MS
Eric M Padua
MD
Ellen Tanner Peterson
RN, CPNP, MSN
Colleen Pearl Shipler
FNP
Ann C. Tipton
MD
Stanley Ray Vance
MD
Francis Jay Crosson
M.D.
Pallavi Parthasarathy Sheth
RN, CPNP
Sarah Berry
MS, RN, PNP-PC
Kristine Carter
RN, MS, PNP-BC
Michelle Cortez
Zena Harvill
RN, NP
Nitasha Kumari Sharma
NP
Erica Eckroad Mason
CPNP
Concepcion Elizabeth Segarra
NPF
Sarah Sullivan
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Swartz
NP
Michelle Angela Burns
N.P.
Tiffany Nicole Lambright
MPH, MS, RN, CPNP
Mindy S Benson
RN MSN PNP
Janet Graul
R.N., P.N.P.
Mellany Ann Aquino
PNP
Helayna Blurton
PNP
Erica Buhrmann
M.D.
Shelley Anne Bull
CPNP-PC
Bernice Cheng
PNP
Christine S Cho
M.D., M.P.H.
Erin Renee Corbett
RN, CPNP
Veronica Leone Daly
MD
Susan Caroline Ditmyer
NP
David Drevno
PNP
Katherine Yuk-king Eng
Betty Margaret Flores
RN, MS, PNP
Lea Shangraw Fox
FNP-BC
Bethany Geleris
CRNP
Kristen Tysell Ghoussaini
PNP
Dan M Granoff
M.D.
Kaitlin Hale
N.P.
Lisa Putnam Hale
R.N., P.N.P.
Calisha Harmon-cobb
BSN, RN, MSN, CPNP
Lisa Sinclair Hart
M.D.
Joyce Ann Harvey
RN, PNP
Ellen L Henderson
MD
Susan Sweeny Hilk
Angelique Champeau Hinds
CPNP
Simone Ippoliti
NP
Megan Keating
Christine Elizabeth Kennedy
RN, MSN, CPNP
Morgan Leighton
Anna X Liang
NP
Anh Ngoc Vo
MD
Shawna Maureen Ward
NP
Alix Mackenzie Wilson
PA-C
Charlotte Jia-hwa Hsieh
M.D.
Ellen Butensky James
PhD, PNP
Alan Mark Johnson
MD
Lora Margherita Johnson
rn,ms,pnp
Erin Marie Stege Jozwiak
Bianca Juarez
NP
What Does a Pediatrician Do?
Pediatric care providers manage your child's health from the first newborn exam through childhood. They perform well-child visits, administer vaccinations, track developmental milestones, diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, and refer to specialists when needed. Many families choose their pediatrician before birth and have the provider visit the baby in the hospital. Building a relationship with a pediatrician you trust is one of the most important steps in your care team.
Common credentials
How to Choose a Pediatrician in Oakland
Visit the practice before your due date — many pediatricians offer prenatal meet-and-greet appointments.
Ask about their approach to common topics: vaccination schedules, breastfeeding support, sleep guidance, and when to call versus go to urgent care.
Check their availability — same-day sick visits, after-hours advice lines, and weekend hours matter when you have a newborn.
Consider logistics: location, parking, wait times, and whether they offer telehealth for minor concerns.
Ask if the practice has lactation support or can refer you quickly if breastfeeding issues arise.
Cost and Insurance for Pediatric Care Providers in California
Typical cost
Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered by insurance as preventive care. Sick visits have standard copays. Without insurance, well-child visits typically cost $100 to $300.
Insurance coverage
Preventive pediatric care, including all recommended well-child visits and vaccinations, is covered at no cost under the ACA. Sick visits are covered with your plan's standard copay and deductible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Care Providers in Oakland
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Ideally during the third trimester, around 28 to 34 weeks. Many pediatric practices offer prenatal consultations where you can meet the doctor, ask questions, and get a feel for the practice. Having a pediatrician selected before birth means they can see your baby in the hospital.
How often does a newborn need to see a pediatrician?
Newborns typically have their first visit within 2 to 3 days of hospital discharge, then at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. These well-child visits include growth tracking, developmental assessments, and vaccinations.
What is the difference between a pediatrician and a family doctor?
Pediatricians specialize exclusively in children's health from birth through adolescence, with extra training in childhood development, diseases, and behavior. Family medicine doctors treat patients of all ages. Both can provide excellent newborn and pediatric care.
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