Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Yes! Ohana Pediatrics is happy to provide a triage service for all of our patients.

    • The purpose of this after hours service is to help advise you in safely providing care for your child in the event of an emergency. Just call our office and follow the directions to leave a message for the doctor on call.

    • We kindly ask families to save non-urgent questions for the next morning when the office is open.

    • If your child requires IMMEDIATE evaluation, please call 911 or take your child to the nearest emergency department.

  • We kindly ask for a 24 hour advance notice. A “no show” fee will be applied for missed and canceled/rescheduled appointments less than 24 hours.

  • We are in network with TRICARE Select and most PPO plans including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We are not in network with HMO and Medi-Cal plans at this time.

    Don’t see us listed under the accepted plans listed above? Call us to verify!

  • Yes! Dr. Pham is currently providing care for newborns at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Little Company of Mary. Let us know if this is something you’re interested in!

  • Yes! We are proud to be partnering with the #1 rated electronic medical record system in pediatrics to offer a user friendly online portal for our families to access their child’s medical record whenever they need it. Families with multiple children can find all the information they need with just one login.

  • Yes! We do our best to see our patients the same day. The earlier you call, the more likely we can fit you in the same day.

  • Yes! We think it is important for our patients to have access to their doctor wherever they are. This is why Ohana Pediatrics is proud to offer Telemedicine appointments for our families. Whether you are at home or on vacation, we can evaluate your child straight from your computer or mobile device. Appointments are scheduled during normal office hours. Please note there are some limitations to the examination with telemedicine evaluations and an in-person visit may be recommended after your telemedicine appointment to further assess your child. Medication prescriptions are at the full discretion of the physician based on your child’s symptoms and exam.

  • Ohana Pediatrics follows the recommendations provided by the CDC and American Board of Pediatrics. We do not offer delayed vaccine schedules and do not accept patients who refuse to vaccinate.

  • To honor our patients who have scheduled appointments, we do not accept walk-ins. However we understand emergencies do happen and will prioritize your child in the unfortunate event of an emergency. Emergency walk-ins will be subjected to an additional fee to your co-pay.

  • Yes! We perform ear piercings for babies, kids, and teens. Minimum age requirement is 2 months (2 weeks after first set of vaccines). Piercings are performed by a board-certified pediatrician who has been trained in sterile and technique and wound management. We only use medical grade plastic and medical grade titanium that has been FDA approved. These materials eliminate the concern for a potential contact allergy. Your health and safety is of utmost importance to us which is why we use single-use disposable cartridges to reduce the risk of infection during the ear-piercing process. In addition, we use longer and wider studs to allow optimal healing and an easier transition when it is time to change earrings.

“At Ohana Pediatrics,
we are family, and family always comes first.”

— Dr. John Pham