Your first visit, made simple.
A first appointment here is unhurried by design — time to get to know your child, a gentle exam, and a plan you'll understand before you leave.
The first visit, step by step.
We move at your child's pace, not the clock's. Here's how the appointment unfolds.
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We listen first
We gather your child's medical history, current medications, and any symptoms — the complete picture that keeps every recommendation safe and right for them.
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A gentle exam
A thorough, unhurried exam — with X-rays when needed — so we can see exactly what's happening, including what the eye can't.
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A clear plan, explained
Everything comes together in an individualized treatment plan covering what your child needs and what we recommend — nothing more. You'll understand it, and the reasons behind it, before you leave.
Built on trust
A strong relationship between family and provider is the heart of good care. We encourage parents — and older kids — to share every concern as it comes up, and we'll monitor progress with periodic follow-up visits to make sure the plan is working as intended.
What to bring.
Four things make check-in effortless.
Insurance Card
Your child's PPO insurance card, so we can help you make sense of your benefits.
Completed Forms
New patient forms, finished ahead if you can — or arrive a few minutes early and complete them here.
Medication List
Any current medications and relevant medical history, so every recommendation starts from the full picture.
Your Questions
Whatever you've been wondering about — we'll make time for all of it.
New patient forms
Complete them before you arrive and check-in takes minutes. Scan the code or download the PDF — and if it's easier, the forms can also be completed in office before the visit.
All PPO plans, welcome.
Our doctors are Unrestricted (out-of-network) Providers — able to accept all PPO plans, with no narrow network to navigate.
Benefits, translated
Call (760) 730-3456 before the visit and we'll explain the breakdown of your specific PPO benefits in plain English — no surprises at the front desk.
Plan the visit.
Reach us
- 1285 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008 - New patients: (760) 389-3146
General: (760) 730-3456 - [email protected]
Office hours
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Saturday | One Saturday a month · 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
What new families ask.
If you can, yes — it makes check-in nearly instant. If not, no stress: arrive a few minutes early and we'll help you finish them in office.
Our doctors are Unrestricted (out-of-network) Providers, which means we're able to accept all PPO plans. Call us before the visit and we'll explain the breakdown of your specific benefits in plain English.
We start by listening — your child's medical history, current medications, and any symptoms. Then comes a gentle exam, with X-rays when needed. Before you leave, we'll walk you through a clear, individualized treatment plan and answer every question you have.
You're still welcome here. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, CareCredit, and cash — and we'll walk you through costs up front so there are no surprises.