Best Pediatric Care Providers in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, California.
60+ pediatric care providers found in Palo Alto, CA
Quoc Du
PNP
Albert C. Fremont
MD, MPH
Linda Harris
DO
Sally Harris
MD
Amy Heneghan
MD
Arvind Balaji
MD
Vicky Christy Khoury
MD
Claire Tito Abrajano
P.N.P.
Ruzan Adams
MD
Shelley Aggarwal
MD
Manuel Ricardo Amieva
MD,PhD
Jill Ashley Anderson
NP
Arash Anoshiravani
MD
David Alan Ansel
MD
Allison Yun Hee Soong Antalek
MSN, MPH, CPNP-PC
Eva Jacqueline Archer
MD, PhD
Allison Armstrong
Froiland Agana Ascano
N.P.
Jonathan Tiago Avila
M.D.
Sandra Aziz
MD
Ellen Elizabeth Bair
PNP
Justin Nathaniel Baker
MD
Aurelia Balan
MD
Yair Bannett
MD
Lynsey Michelle Barkoff
MSN, RN, CPNP
Elizabeth Powell Barrington
MD
Jaclyn Michelle Beatty
N.P.
Grace Becker
NP
David Aaron Bergman
M.D.
Sumit Bhargava
MD
Jennifer Childrey Bond
RN, CNS, CPNP, MS
Christine Renee Boyd
MD
Darcy Germaine Boyd
Hanna Bozorg
NP
Julianne Elizabeth Burns
MD
Christina Ann Buysse
MD
Catherine Roe Straut Cable
MSN, BSN, RN, C-PNP
Elizabeth Hadden Callard
NP
Jessica Susan Cannon
NP
Kirsti Gay Catton
PNP
Sharon Fei-hsien Chen
M.D.
Stephanie Choy
CPNP
Katherine Clark
CPNP
Robin Rector Clough
NP
Sara Shanahan Coffee
NP
Kathleen Cox
NP
Brandii Chylon Criss
M.D.
Daniela Curi
DNP
Virginia Marie Curtin
RN, MS, PNP
Zoe Davies
NP
Elizabeth Dawes
PNP
Rishi Desai
MD
Sarah E Dubner
MD
Anne-marie Duliege
M.D., M.S.
Lauren Elizabeth Edelman
NP
Elizabeth Sullivan Egan
MD, PhD
Maria De Lourdes Eguiguren Jimenez
M.D.
Hina Emanuel
MD
Michelle Emmons
NP
Justine Ashley Escano
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 Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto
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.
Related Care in Palo Alto
Building your care team often involves more than one type of provider. Families in Palo Alto also search for:
Lactation Consultants in Palo Alto
Lactation consultants are specialists in breastfeeding and infant feeding.
Sleep Consultants in Palo Alto
Certified pediatric sleep consultants help families establish healthy sleep habits for newborns, infants, and toddlers using evidence-based methods tailored to your parenting style.
Are you a pediatrician in Palo Alto?
Join Baaby's directory and help families find you. There is no cost to claim your profile, add your credentials, and connect with families who are actively looking for pediatric care providers in California.
Claim your profile