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Pediatricians Accepting First Health in San Diego, CA

12 verified pediatricians in San Diego, California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, and Pediatric Rheumatology. Common hospital affiliations include Fanny Allen Campus (University of Vermont Health Network), Reading Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Hayat Mousa

Hayat Mousa, MD

Director, Suzi and Scott Lustgarten GI Motility Center; Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Endowed Chair for Clinical Care of GI Motility Disorders; Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
James Geller

James Geller, M.D.

Associate Physician of Pediatrics, UC San Diego

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Courtney Thornburg

Courtney Thornburg, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, UCSD Department of Pediatrics; Director, Rady Children's Hemophilia and Thrombosis Treatment Center

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Victoria Cartwright

Victoria Cartwright, MD, MS

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA30+ years
Pediatric Rheumatology
Dennis Kuo

Dennis Kuo, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UC San Diego

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA20+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Michael Gottschalk

Michael Gottschalk, M.D., PH.D.

Chief, Endocrinology/Diabetes Division

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA30+ years
Pediatric Endocrinology
Sandra Tomita

Sandra Tomita, M.D.

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA30+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Julia Grabowski

Julia Grabowski, MD

Attending Physician, Pediatric Surgery; Associate Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Director of Pediatric Colorectal Surgery

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Nadine Benador

Nadine Benador, M.D.

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA30+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Caitlin Carter

Caitlin Carter, M.D.

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Margaret Nguyen

Margaret Nguyen, MD

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Daniel Lesser

Daniel Lesser, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, UC San Diego

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA20+ years
Pediatric Pulmonology

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these pediatricians accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these pediatricians accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pediatrician that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, and Pediatric Rheumatology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.