Best Pediatric Care Providers in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, California.
60+ pediatric care providers found in Sacramento, CA
Lyndsey Demelza Ackerman
NP
John Standish Adams
M.D.
Joyce a Adams
MD
Roger S Akins
D.O.
Emily R. Andrada-brown
MD
Kathleen Angkustsiri
MD
Lauren E Bates
P.N.P.
Dean Blumberg
M.D.
Dawn Rene' Bolding
RN PNP
Constance Marie Bowe
MD
Karen Brand
Callie Hall Brecek
PNP-PC
Ingrid Caroline Carnevale
MD
Leslie Ying Chiang
M.D.
Catherine M Comroe
PNP
Larry I Corman
M.D.
Stacy Davidson
CPNP-AC
Deborah Ann Davidson Woods
PNP
Nick David Deuz
MSN, RN, CPNP-AC
Angela Digrande
PNP
Marti Fledderman
P.N.P., C.N.S., R.N.
Barbara L Goebel
RN, MS, CNS, PNP
Teresa R Gonzalez
CPNP
Robin L Hansen
M.D
Kevin Haug
M.D.
Petrina Kaluzhny
Van Kim Ma
MD
Gina Louise James
MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
Amber Jewison
CPNP-AC
Tiffani Johnson
MD
Sara Marie Knauft
Amy Catherine Kuzmich
RN, MS, CPNP
Robyn Huey Lao
RN, CPNP-AC
Mary Le
Mary Jacena Siy Leigh
MD
Haleigh Elizabeth Lunason
CPNP
Gayatri Mahajan
M.D.
Robert I Mccaslin
MD
Erin Elizabeth Medeiros
NP
Constance Mitchell
Nurse Practitioner
Alexia Pratt Monahan
CPNP
Theresa C Murdock-vlautin
M.D.
Natasha Anjali Nakra
M.D.
Michaela Franco Nalamliang
RN,MSN,CPNP
Kiran Nandalike
M.D.
Neal Andrew Oppenheimer
NP
Jennifer Owens
NP
Elizabeth Partridge
M.D.
Janet E Pitcher
RN, MSN, PNP
Lauren B. Plumer
M.D.
Laura Margaret Kester Prakash
MD
Sahar Tamima Rahiem
MD
Martha Anne Roberts
NP
Rosa Denisse Rodriguez
M.D.
Teresa M Scavone
PNP
Sonia Singh
MD
Anisha Patel Srinivasan
MD
Mary Beth J Steinfeld
M.D.
Katrina K Swartz
N.P.
Linda Tennyson
CPNP
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 Sacramento
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 Sacramento
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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