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.
To our Patients:
Our Saturday hours will be temporarily unavailable. Please search out a contracted Urgent Care facility through your insurance for any immediate needs. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. As a reminder the Choc triage nurse is available at 1-800-GET-CHOC. If you have an URGENT matter that can not wait until we reopen on Monday, please call the office to speak with our answering service.
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.
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!
Holiday Hours
Throughout the holiday season, we’ll be taking a little extra time away from the office to spend with our families and friends.
Some days we’ll hold regular hours. Some days, abbreviated hours. Some days we’ll be closed.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day
CLOSED
Friday, November 29, 2024
All offices closed
Christmas/ New Years
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
All offices open for morning session only.
Christmas Day
CLOSED
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
Regular Hours
Friday, December 27th, 2024
Regular Hours
Monday, December 30th, 2024
Regular Hours
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
All offices open for morning session only.
New Year’s Day
CLOSED
Thursday, January 2nd, 2024
Regular Schedule
We hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!
2024-2025 Flu Vaccines 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
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