Surf City Pediatrics Rachel Watson

Dr. Rachel Watson is a board certified pediatrician who has been practicing medicine since 2016. She graduated from medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of California, Irvine/Children's Hospital of Orange County joint program. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and practicing yoga. 

Welcome to Surf City!

 

A few special messages from Surf City Pediatrics

On October 5th, 2023, our office started transitioning to a EHR system therefore certain aspects of your patient experience may take more time than expected. However, we continue to be committed to providing high quality care for your child. We are temporarily utilizing a call center to support us as we may take longer registering our patients. It is very important that you complete the registration via text message that is sent to you prior to your appointment. Doing so will minimize your wait time. 

Here are some helpful updates and tips:

  • Appointments: Our staff will need additional time with you at your next appointment to verify and update your child's patient information. Please allow additional time for these updates and we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. You will receive a text message with a link to preregister and we ask that you please do so to streamline the process and minimize your wait time. 
  • While our team is learning EHR, we will temporarily have less appointments available for the next few weeks. 

 

 SURF CITY PEDIATRICS performs Telemedicine appointments, we wanted to post some specific medical conditions that we feel are appropriate and convenient for the use of Telemedicine in lieu of an in-office visit.

  1. All fever with respiratory symptoms will be triaged initially by phone. Depending on severity, a Telemedicine appointment with one of our providers to screen for possible COVID-19 symptoms will be provided.
  2. Developmental questions (such as feeding, sleeping, developmental concerns)
  3. Behavioral/Mental Health/Learning Difficulties
  4. Dietary counseling
  5. Acne
  6. Medical refills/med checks (ADHD, acne, asthma)
  7. Laboratory results/counseling
  8. Minor colds and some rashes, such as eczema
  9. Brief vomiting and/or diarrhea symptoms
  10. Constipation management
  11. ANY OTHER parental concerns/counseling

 

Note: Telemedicine is a billable service subject to co-pays and/or deductibles due at time of service.

Please be aware that Surf City Pediatrics, as well the American Academy of Pediatrics, strongly recommends that ALL CHILDREN CONTINUE THEIR WELL-CHILD PHYSICALS AND NOT HAVE THEIR VACCINATIONS DELAYED. This is especially true for infants and toddlers. 

Please call our office for any questions you may have about using Telemedicine or any other medical concerns you may have about your child. You can reach us at (714) 842-0444. Thank you!

Hours

Main Hours

Mon
8am - 5:00pm
Tue
8am - 5:00pm
Wed
8am - 5:00pm
Thu
8am - 5:00pm
Fri
8am - 5:00pm
Sat
9am - 12pm * CLOSED 11/11/23
Sun
* Emergency visits by appointment only. Our office is closed for lunch Mon-Fri from 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Vaccination Hours

All catch up vaccines and flu vaccines are now by appointment only. Please call the office to schedule.
Mon
Not offered on Monday
Tue
Please call to schedule
Wed
Please call to schedule
Thu
Please call to schedule
Fri
Not offered on Friday
Sat
Sun

2023-2024 Influenza Vaccine

Our Recommendations

2023-2024 Flu Vaccines and have arrived...

While COVID-19 symptoms and flu symptoms can be similar, these two illnesses are caused by different viruses. So, that means that a flu shot cannot help protect you against COVID-19, nor can COVID-19 vaccines protect you against flu. With flu season approaching, it's more important than ever to get an annual flu vaccination and we want you to feel comfortable doing so. This is why we have changed our policy to appointment only flu vaccine days. Please call the office to schedule your appointment.

 

*Weekday appointments available Tues-Thurs.for vaccine only.

Please contact the office for availability (714) 842-0444

 

 

Staff

Patient Forms

Records Release Form
ADD / ADHD Questionnaire