The center was originally founded by H. Milton Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P. in 1933. Subsequently it was directed by Richard D. DeGolla, M.D., F.A.A.P. and Alexander Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P.

The current office location was opened in 1963 and originally designed by renowned architect Edward Killingsworth. He was essential to the Southern California Mid-Century architectural movement.

Specialized Pediatric Healthcare

At Pediatric Medical Center we are proud to offer a full range of services to our patients in addition to their preventive care (well child physicals) from birth through young adulthood.

Additional Comprehensive Services:

• ADD/ADHD Evaluation and Treatment
• Allergy Testing and Treatment
• Automated Vision Screening starting at 1 year old
• Behavioral Evaluations, Counseling, and Treatment
• BioFire PCR Testing (panel of virus/bacteria)
• Coordination of care with necessary pediatric specialists or services
• Covid vaccines for 6 months and above
• Developmental Screening
• Flu vaccines for 6 months and above
• Ear Piercing
• Fluoride Tooth Varnish
• Hearing Screening for school age
• Hormonal Control/Contraception
• Mental Health Care Evaluation, Treatment, or Referral
• Minor Injury Treatment – Splint/Brace/Wound Care
• Molluscum Treatment (topical)
• Newborn Care at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
• Nurse only visits for catch up vaccines, infant weight, jaundice follow ups, and blood draws 
• Nutrition Evaluation and Counseling
• On call Physician every day of the year.
• Prenatal Consultations
• Rapid Flu, RSV, Strep, and Covid Testing
• Rapid in-office Anemia and Lead Testing
• Same Day sick or Urgent Appointments
• Saturday Morning urgent care appointments
• Small Laceration Repair
• Sports Physicals
• STI Testing
• Telemedicine Appointments
• Urinalysis Testing 
• Wart Treatment (Topical)