Hi Ladies!
I'm new to this board...and currently in Los Angeles. My family and I are relocating to Irvine within the next few weeks, and I'm looking for a good OB in the area. Preferably female. I'm also looking for a pediatrician in the area too.
Any suggestions would be IMMENSELY helpful.
Re: OB & Pediatrician Recs?
My OB is out on maternity leave until March (I think) but I love her! Her name is Jodi Lai!
Good Luck!
Awesome OB in Irvine: Dr. Patricia Strachan
We love our pediatrician in Irvine too: Dr. Thomas Lin
Good luck!
Dr Gigi Kroll is an awesome OBGYN out of NB. She delivers at Hoag and takes PPO. https://newportcenterwomenshealth.com/ I know several bumpies go to her (myself included).
For peds, we see Dr. Abelowitz at Coastal Kids. They have a few offices in OC (NB, Laguna Niguel, and Ladera). In the NB office, we have seen 4 of the 5 docs and really like them all. https://coastalkids.com/
My rec's:
Dr. Sara Ramirez, MD, Mission Viejo, CA, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jennifer Stahl, MD, FAAP. At Mia Bella Pediatrics
Thanks everyone!! I'm looking into all these recs right now.
I'm also wondering which hospital is the best to deliver at. I've read good things about Hoag and Saddleback Memorial. What are your thoughts?
Thanks SO much for all your help.
Hope your move goes smoothly!
I moved from West LA to Irvine last year so I was in the exact same situation as you.
I just had a baby and delivered at Saddleback. I had a great experience there and highly recommend it. It is also closer to Irvine (at least to the part I live in - Northwood) and easier to get to than Hoag.
My OB is Dr. Margaret Audell with the Orange Coast Women's Medical Group (OCWMG). I loved her! I have several friends who see other docs in that group and everyone is really happy. They are located at Saddleback hospital so it's convenient and easy. https://www.ocwmg.com/
My pediatrician is Dr. Daniel Mackey at Pediatric & Adult Medicine. Again, a great group of docs and a good practice overall. They are in Tustin and it takes me less than 10 minutes to get there from my house. https://pam4kids.com/
Send me a private message if you have any questions!
Before I chose my Pediatrician, I intereviewed a few. I love love love my Pediatrician Valeria Kozak located in Tustin off the 55 & Newport. She is great with my son and highly recommend her
Mine are repeats from above, but I love them both. My OB is Dr. Gigi Kroll and pediatrician is Dr. Daniel Mackey.
I delivered at Hoag and had a fantastic experience there.
Dr.Kroll's partner, Dr. Amy Van Blaricom is also excellent. I have been very happy with her. You may find it easier to get into her practice.
From what I hear, their wait time is far shorter than many of the other OB's around town. They both deliver only at Hoag.