Best Pediatric Care Providers in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, California.
60+ pediatric care providers found in San Francisco, CA
Jessica Purdy Axelrod
P.N.P
Justine Lucas Barnard
RN, PNP
Cynthia Celeste Caceres
PNP
Tonya Ahlborn Chaffee
MD
Alice L. Chan
NP
Tina Chang
NP
Karen G. Duderstadt
NP
Marisa Isabel Duncan
NP
Margaret E Feeney
MD
Bridget Gramkowski
CPNP-PC
Jacqueline M Grupp-phelan
M.D.
Karla Maria Herrera
CPNP-PC
Emily Stanfield Himes
RN, PNP
Mary Anne Maddigan Israel
R.N., M.S., PNP
Susan Houser
CPNP
Andrew Infosino
MD
Carolyn Bradner Jasik
MD
Shruti Kant
MD
Victoria Floriani Keeton
NP
Nanette M. Madden
NP
Pierre-joseph Marie-rose
MD
Kelsey Merl
C-PNP
Marilyn Jeanne Obedzinski
PNP
Paula Jeanette Renouf
PNP
Meredith Ellen Riker
Theodore D. Ruel
M.D.
Naomi A. Schapiro
RN, MS, CPNP
Kathryn Mary Farris Aaronson
RN, CPNP
Naomi Abe
M.D.
Anne Margaret Arnhym
CPNP
Colette L. Auerswald
M.D.
Anna I Bakardjiev
MD
Ann Birenbaum Baker
PNP
Jamal Lewis Bell
MNSc, ARNP, CPNP-AC
Jonathan Carl Bixby
M.D.
Anne Boekelheide
RN, PNP
Alicia Bonella
Anna Osborne Bradley
NP
Cynthia Michele Burke
R.N, P.N.P, C.N.S
Isabelle Janette Carlassare
NP
Sophia Yuan-ping Chao
MSN, RN, CPNP-AC
Elizabeth Ann Colglazier
RN
Malia Comstock
NP
Kaleigh M Connors
NP
Laura C. Cooke
RN, MSN
Isabela Costa
ACPNP
Isanna a Curiel
NP
Jasmeen Dara
MD
Diana Lynn Dawson
RN, PNP
Susan Diaz
NP
Elizabeth Mary Durfee
Samantha Shelby Dwoskin
PNP-AC
Janelle Facchino
RN, CPNP-AC
Maytal Firnberg
Gretchen Fuller
Meghan Eaton Gamache
NP
Carol a Glaser
DVM, MPVM, MD
Sydney Gressel
Daniele Gusland
MD
Anne Elizabeth Hagbom
RN, PNP
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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco
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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