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About Dr. Mike

Dr. Mike has been practicing general pediatrics in a suburb of Los Angeles for over 10 years. He is married and has a six-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter. He enjoys golf, football and family time. His higher education has all been through the University of California system - Bachelor of Science with honors from UCLA, his MD degree from University of California at Irvine and his pediatric training at UCLA. He is the featured pediatrician in the DVD Newborn Care 101, What Parents Need To Know.

My Pee-Pee Hurts

February 15, 2017 by Dr. Mike Leave a Comment

At least once a day a child comes in to my office complaining of pain with urination.  Parents think that their child has a urinary tract infection (UTI).  Although a UTI is a common cause of painful peeing, not all urinary pain is infectious in nature. In babies, pediatricians will look for UTI as a possible cause of a fever or irritability.  Babies are … [Read more...] about My Pee-Pee Hurts

Preventative Medicine: Why Your Child May Need It

March 7, 2011 by Dr. Mike Leave a Comment

Preventative medicine is the backbone of pediatrics. For starters, we vaccinate children to prevent serious illnesses. Pediatricians are constantly counseling patients and their families on the health benefits of exercise and good nutrition and how these habits will lead to a healthier life. And, sometimes medications to prevent recurrent illness are necessary. First, I want … [Read more...] about Preventative Medicine: Why Your Child May Need It

Protect Your Kids During Flu Season 2011

January 11, 2011 by Dr. Mike Leave a Comment

Last year, with all the hype surrounding the H1N1 (swine flu), patients came in droves to get their flu shots. My practice, as well as many across the country, ran out of vaccine and had difficulty getting more vaccine. This year is a different story. Without much media attention, and an overall mild flu season so far, my practice has not immunized even half the number of … [Read more...] about Protect Your Kids During Flu Season 2011

Holiday Safety Tips

December 1, 2010 by Dr. Mike Leave a Comment

Having a newborn at this time of year is the best gift you could receive. Getting together with family and friends who want to spend time with your new addition can be wonderful, but there are several health concerns to be aware of.   If there will be preschool aged children at the gathering, do a lot of hand washing, hand sanitizing, and cleaning of surfaces and … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips

How TV Contributes to Child Obesity

October 21, 2010 by Dr. Mike Leave a Comment

Weight issues in childhood are an enormous problem for our country. The numbers are staggering: 12.5 million children and adolescents are overweight. This number has tripled over the past 30 years. And, as we know, overweight children are at much higher risk of developing some serious adult health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high … [Read more...] about How TV Contributes to Child Obesity

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