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Your Trusted Partner for Pediatric Care in San Luis Obispo County
Patterson & Tedford Pediatrics is a trusted pediatric practice serving families across San Luis Obispo County, including Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, Oceano, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Nipomo, and Guadalupe. Our board-certified pediatricians provide comprehensive care for children from newborns to young adults, emphasizing preventive health, acute illness management, and family-centered support. With offices in Arroyo Grande and Atascadero, we prioritize accessible, compassionate care tailored to each child's unique needs.Our team's expertise spans well-child visits, sick-child appointments, immunizations, behavioral health, and chronic care management. We utilize evidence-based practices and coordinate with specialists to ensure holistic treatment. As members of Privia Medical Group, we uphold a commitment to coordinated, patient-first care while fostering community health through education and outreach.
Services
Well Child Visits
Sick Child Visits
Telehealth Consultations
Immunizations
Sports Physicals
Behavioral Health
Chronic Care Management
Ear Piercing
Lactation Support
ADHD Evaluations
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified pediatric expertise with offices in Arroyo Grande and Atascadero
- Our team provides same-day sick visits for urgent childhood illnesses
- We deliver family-centered care emphasizing preventive health and wellness
- Telehealth options available for convenient virtual consultations
- Comprehensive services from newborn care through adolescent development
What people say
Amazing front office staff
Nurses great with kids
Dr. Patterson best pediatrician
Puts anxious children at ease
Clear step-by-step explanations
Services
Well Child Visits
Our comprehensive well-child visits follow AAP guidelines for growth monitoring and developmental screening. Services include vaccinations, nutrition counseling, and age-appropriate health education from newborns through adolescence. Our providers track developmental milestones while offering parental guidance for each stage of childhood.
Sick Child Visits
We prioritize same-day appointments for acute childhood illnesses like fevers, infections, and minor injuries. Our team provides rapid diagnosis and treatment for common conditions including ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and allergic reactions while offering clear home care instructions for faster recovery.
Immunizations
We administer all CDC-recommended childhood vaccines following strict safety protocols. Our immunization schedule covers routine shots from infancy through adolescence, including flu vaccines, HPV protection, and catch-up immunizations with detailed documentation for school requirements.
Telehealth
Virtual consultations allow convenient access to pediatric care for non-urgent concerns like rashes, mild fevers, and medication refills. Our secure platform connects families with their regular providers for personalized care while maintaining continuity of medical records.
Sports Physicals
We conduct comprehensive sports physicals meeting school and league requirements. These exams assess cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal readiness, and injury prevention while providing clearance documentation for student athletes at all competitive levels.
People
Dr. Patterson
Pediatrician
Dr. Patterson specializes in family-centered pediatric care, focusing on preventive medicine and developmental support. He emphasizes clear communication, helping anxious children feel comfortable during visits while guiding parents through childhood health challenges.
Dr. Tedford
Pediatrician
Dr. Tedford provides comprehensive pediatric care with special attention to adolescent health and chronic condition management. She partners with families to create individualized care plans while maintaining a warm, approachable demeanor with young patients.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for children from newborns through young adults up to age 21, providing continuous care through all developmental stages.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we prioritize same-day visits for acute childhood illnesses and injuries during regular business hours.
Are telehealth visits available?
Yes, virtual consultations are available for non-urgent medical concerns and follow-up appointments with your regular provider.
What immunizations do you provide?
We offer all CDC-recommended vaccines including routine childhood shots, flu vaccines, and catch-up immunization schedules.
Do you accept my insurance?
We participate with most major insurance plans. Please contact our office for specific verification about your coverage.
Where are your offices located?
We have two convenient locations: 7700 Morro Road in Atascadero and 230 Station Way in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Reviews (6)
J. M.
Dec 12, 2019
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Some of the staff is rude. The place needs an update. The waiting room furniture is like 20 years old.
Jene Railsback
Feb 02, 2019
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My husband and I both went to Patterson and Tedford as kids. We are so happy our children are able to recieve the same amazing care we received. We love all the staff, they're phenomenonal!
Michelle Cullen
Sep 15, 2018
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Dr Patterson has been with us from the very beginning when my daughter was in NICU. He visited twice to keep tabs on us, her condition, and make sure all our questions were being answered. He even went above and beyond and did research about a condition she had while she was in NICU to help allay our fears. He has continued to provide exemplary care through my daughters 18 months of life and I cannot thank PTP & their staff enough for always being there when we need them.
Bijou Burns
Jul 10, 2018
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Ive been seeing them for years and would recommend this office to anyone. The staff is amazing and always takes the patients best interest to heart. Thank you Dr. Patterson!
Highly Explosive
Feb 06, 2016
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Everyone at this office is amazing. The front office staff is incredibly friendly, the nurses are great with my kids, and Dr. Patterson is the best pediatrician we have ever seen. My daughter has bad anxiety when it comes to going to the doctor, and Dr. Patterson is great at putting her at ease. He talks her through each step so she always knows what to expect. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else for my children's healthcare.
Christi Hale
Nov 01, 2013
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Dr. Patterson embodies the qualities I want in a pediatrician. I have two girls, twelve and sixteen who have been seeing Dr. Patterson for more than 10 years. He's a great listener. He works together with parent and child to approach health issues and is open to different approaches to treatments, be it a more holistic approach or via use of medication depending on the situation. He brings years of experience and wisdom to his work. I have always trusted his advise. I've watched him adapt in his interpersonal skills as my girls went from toddlers, to elementary schoolers and now teenagers. He
