Business Details
30 Years
experience
Comprehensive Pediatric Care for Children in Costa Mesa, CA
Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine is a dedicated group of pediatricians serving children from birth through adolescence in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach. Our team of experienced physicians, including Drs. Baron, Carlson, Gunay, Inbar, Mann, Pelinka, and Taylor, provides compassionate, comprehensive medical care tailored to each patient's needs. With decades of combined experience and specialized training in pediatrics, our practice emphasizes preventive care, early childhood development, and management of chronic conditions.We maintain affiliations with Hoag Hospital and CHOC Children's Hospital, ensuring access to advanced medical resources. Our office operates with extended weekday hours to accommodate busy families, offering well-child visits, immunizations, and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses. We accept major PPO insurance plans and prioritize patient education to empower families in making informed health decisions. Our commitment to continuous medical education ensures our practice remains at the forefront of pediatric care advancements.
Services
Well Child Visits
Immunizations
Chronic Condition Management
Developmental Screenings
Behavioral Health Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified pediatricians with decades of combined experience
- Our practice provides comprehensive care from newborn to adolescent stages
- We maintain hospital affiliations with Hoag and CHOC Children's Hospital
- Our office offers extended weekday hours for family convenience
- We emphasize preventive care and patient education for long-term health
Services
Well Child Visits
Regular health assessments for children from infancy through adolescence. Our comprehensive exams monitor growth and development, administer age-appropriate vaccinations, and address parental concerns about nutrition, behavior, and safety. These visits follow AAP guidelines to ensure early detection of potential health issues.
Immunizations
Complete childhood immunization schedule following CDC and AAP recommendations. We provide routine vaccines for diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, and HPV, along with travel-specific vaccinations. Our practice maintains detailed records and offers educational resources about vaccine safety and benefits.
Chronic Condition Management
Specialized care for children with asthma, diabetes, and ADHD. Our physicians develop personalized treatment plans, conduct regular monitoring, and coordinate with specialists when needed. We emphasize patient education to help families effectively manage chronic conditions at home.
Developmental Screenings
Age-specific evaluations tracking cognitive, social, and physical development. Using standardized tools, we identify potential delays in speech, motor skills, or behavior. Early intervention services are coordinated with specialists when concerns arise during these critical assessment periods.
Behavioral Health Services
Comprehensive support for children's emotional and psychological needs. Our pediatricians screen for anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders, providing initial interventions and referrals to specialists. We offer guidance for parents managing common behavioral challenges at different developmental stages.
People
Alyse M. Baron
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with special interests in congenital heart disease and early childhood development. Graduated from University of Arizona with honors, completed residency at Arizona College of Medicine, and has published research in pediatric cardiology.
Bette Carlson
Pediatrician
Practicing since 1996 with expertise in high-risk newborns and adolescent medicine. Completed training at Chicago Medical School and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, active Hoag Hospital staff member, and CHOC affiliate with community volunteer experience.
Peri Suzan Gunay
Pediatrician
Harvard-educated pediatrician with six years at CHOC Children's Hospital. Specializes in behavioral health, ADHD, and craniofacial conditions. Former Pediatrics Department Chair at Hoag Hospital and active American Academy of Pediatrics member.
Alison Metherell Mann
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with MPH in Tropical Medicine from Tulane. Completed residency at USC/Keck-Los Angeles County Medical Center. Focuses on compassionate care and family comfort, with experience in international volunteer medical work.
Jeffrey Taylor
Pediatrician
UC San Diego-trained pediatrician affiliated with Hoag Hospital since 2001. Served as Pediatrics Department Chair, created infant sleep training course, and authored adolescent fiction. Special interest in newborn care and parenting education.
Questions
What services do you offer for children's health?
We provide well-child visits, immunizations, chronic condition management, developmental screenings, and behavioral health services for children from birth through adolescence.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
We accept major PPO plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, CIGNA, Health Net, TriCare, and United Healthcare. Drs. Baron and Carlson also participate in Hoag Physician Partners HMO network.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (714) 668-2525 during regular business hours to schedule appointments. We offer weekday slots from 9 AM to 5 PM and accommodate urgent scheduling needs when possible.
Do you provide after-hours medical advice?
While we don't offer 24/7 services, our physicians provide guidance through Hoag Hospital's after-hours resources and can direct you to appropriate emergency care when needed.
What makes your practice unique?
Our team combines decades of experience with hospital affiliations, specialized expertise in developmental pediatrics, and a commitment to patient education that empowers families in healthcare decisions.
Are telehealth options available?
We offer telehealth consultations for non-urgent medical concerns. Contact our office to determine if a virtual visit would be appropriate for your child's specific needs.
Reviews (5)
M. Mollner
Sep 04, 2021
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Dr. Gunay took time to expand on my questions and followed up in a personal fashion. Excellent experience always!
Healthy Heba Recipe Choices
Aug 25, 2021
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My childs first visit with pediatrician Dr. Gunay. She was outstanding and so kind yet, so fast while checking up and giving him his shots . Highly recommend Dr. Gunay and the awesome hardworking staff. Thank you so much!
Vera Acevedo
Jul 30, 2021
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I have taken my 3 children for the past 26 years with Dr. Gunay. She is very attentive to all our needs and concerns. Take the time to explain everything and goes above and beyond.
Megan Gormley
Apr 22, 2021
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Dr Gunay is the best! My daughter has been a patient of dr Gunay since she was an infant and my daughter is 17. I would not trust anyone else to treat my daughter. Dr Gunay sincerely cares about her patients, she is thoughtful, knowledgeable and listens. She is the best!
Angela Antonio
Dec 25, 2020
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Dr Gunay is always very relatable and the kids are comfortable around her. She explains things in a way where it is easy to understand and shares her own personal experiences as a parent and not just a doctor.
