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!
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.
PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR UPCOMING FLU CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 or SEPTEMBER 19, 2024. WE HAVE EXTRA STAFF AND DESIGNATED SPACE BY ENTERING SUITE 235 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ON THESE DAYS. AFTER BOOKING YOUR FLU VACCINE APPOINTMENT WE ASK THAT YOU PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS APPOINTMENT WHEN PROMPTED TO AVOID ANY DELAY IN THE OFFICE THAT MAY INCLUDE RESCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT.
*Weekday appointments available Tues-Thurs.for vaccine only.
Please contact the office for availability (714) 842-0444
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