Affordable Pediatric Care in San Diego & Riverside

Pediatrics is a specialized branch of medicine that provides health care for children from infancy up to 17 years of age, as well as established patients up to 21 who want to defer their transition to adult care. Pediatricians diagnose and treat everything from minor illnesses to serious diseases, including mental and behavioral disorders.

No child should go without needed medical care. If you are uninsured or under-insured, we offer affordable payment options to ensure your children get the care they need. We can also help you enroll in a health coverage plan that’s right for you and your family.

Minor ailments such as a common cold or mild fever often don’t require a doctor visit. If the condition worsens or lasts more than a few days, call us to schedule an appointment at a TrueCare pediatric center. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends periodic, scheduled well-child visits. Click here for the AAP schedule of well-child care visits.

Vaccinations are essential to protecting children from serious diseases. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the CDC recommend the following key immunizations:

1. Hepatitis B (HepB): Protects against hepatitis B, a serious liver infection. Given at birth, with additional doses at 1–2 months and 6–18 months.
2. Rotavirus (RV): Prevents severe diarrhea and dehydration in infants. Given in two or three doses between 2 and 6 months.
3. Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (DTaP): Guards against three life-threatening bacterial infections. Given in five doses from 2 months to 6 years.
4. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): Prevents bacterial meningitis and pneumonia. Administered in four doses from 2 months to 15 months.
5. Pneumococcal (PCV13): Protects against pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. Given in four doses from 2 months to 15 months.
6. Polio (IPV): Prevents polio, a virus that can cause paralysis. Administered in four doses from 2 months to 6 years.
7. Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR): Shields against these three highly contagious diseases. Given in two doses at 12–15 months and 4–6 years.
8. Varicella (Chickenpox): Prevents chickenpox, a virus that can cause complications. Given in two doses at 12–15 months and 4–6 years.
9. Hepatitis A (HepA): Protects against liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Given in two doses from 12–23 months.
10. Influenza (Flu): Recommended yearly for all children starting at 6 months to prevent severe flu complications.
11. COVID-19 Vaccine: Recommended for children 6 months and older to reduce the risk of severe illness.
12. Meningococcal Vaccine: Protects against bacterial meningitis. Given at 11–12 years, with a booster at 16.
13. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine: Protects against cancers caused by HPV. Recommended at 11–12 years, given in two or three doses.

If your child has an injury or medical condition that requires immediate attention, please visit one of our QuickCare Health Centers. 

We also provide splints, wound repair, incision and drainage, other surgical procedures, and a broad range of childhood injuries and illnesses.

To identify children at risk for developmental delays and disabilities at an early age when interventions may be more effective, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends developmental observation at child wellness health visits and physicals.

The help parents understand developmental milestone guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a free, easy-to-use app to track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years. Download the Milestone Tracker app from the App Store or Google Play today, and talk to your pediatrician about your observations at regular well-child checkups!

The pediatrician conducts a physical exam and provides vaccinations (if needed) to keep your child up to date. The doctor will also track growth and behavioral milestones, diagnose any health problems, and provide recommendations to improve fitness, nutrition and overall health.

Yes. TrueCare’s Academic Success Program (ASP) refers struggling students for testing at a TrueCare location to identify and diagnose a learning disorder or other issues that may impact your child’s learning. Diagnosis through the school system can take months, but ASP expedites this process. Once a child enrolls in ASP, TrueCare providers use state-of-the-art assessments to identify the issue and recommend an action plan for improvement.

If your child is struggling in school, talk with your child’s provider or call (760) 736-6767.

Yes. TrueCare, as part of their Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Team (NDB Team), has a group of Pediatricians and Child Psychologists trained to do comprehensive autism evaluations, which can help families access critical services to support their child and maximize their developmental potential. Whereas referrals for autism evaluations offered by specialists may in some cases have wait times of greater than 6 months, TrueCare prides itself in offering these evaluations in the primary care medical home, which can cut down wait times significantly, improving access for families in our community.

TrueCare is committed to providing comprehensive wellness and nutrition services during pregnancy and postpartum, and for infants, toddlers, adolescents and young adults. Our registered dietitians and lactation specialists are here to provide professional counseling and support for you and your family. We believe that early intervention is the best way to prevent chronic conditions and promote healthy living and wellness. Our family-centered, preventive approach can help with feeding at every developmental stage and managing chronic conditions such as elevated liver enzymes, hyperlipidemias and overweight concerns/weight management, as well as work with student athletes and young adults.