Dr. Solomon Laktineh

Pediatrician serving Compton

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Compton Families

Quality pediatric guidance should not depend on whether you can take a half day off work, find childcare for the other kids, or sit in traffic for an hour. For Compton families, an online consultation removes those barriers. You get 45 years of pediatric experience on a private video call, on your schedule, from your home.

I have practiced pediatrics for 45 years at Long Beach Family Clinic, just minutes from Compton. Over those decades I have cared for many Compton families. The question I hear most often is some version of this: I love my child, I am doing my best, and I am not sure if what I am seeing is normal. That question deserves a thoughtful, unhurried answer. It rarely gets one in a 10-minute visit at a busy practice.

Online consultation changes the math. There is no commute. There is no waiting room. The 30 minutes are yours. You can be at the kitchen table while the baby naps, or on a quick break at work, or after the kids are in bed. Many Compton parents tell me the privacy of being at home makes it easier to share what is really going on.

Before any consultation, I always recommend exploring the free YouTube channel. There are hundreds of short videos on discipline, emotional intelligence, sleep, anxiety, and the questions that come up most often. Many Compton parents start there, find one or two ideas that help, and then book a consultation when they want help with something specific to their child.

I am board-certified in pediatrics and neonatology, fellowship-trained at UCLA, and have been recognized as one of America's Best Doctors and a Patient's Choice Award recipient. Those credentials are a starting point. The real value of a consultation is that you talk to someone who has seen thousands of families and who will treat your child's situation with the seriousness and warmth it deserves.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

Many Compton families I work with attend Compton Unified School District schools, including Centennial High, Compton High, Dominguez High, Davis Middle, and the K-5 elementaries that anchor each neighborhood. Whether your child is in elementary school or close to graduating, the underlying parenting questions, like how to keep the lines of communication open as kids grow, are the same.

What to bring to your consultation

Most parents arrive with a knot in their stomach, not a clean list of questions. That is fine. Even a few notes help us spend the full thirty minutes on what matters. Many families bring:

  • A description of what is going on with your child, in your words
  • How long it has been happening and what was going on when it started
  • Sleep, appetite, and energy through a typical day
  • What teachers or other family members have said
  • What you have already tried, and what you would like to be different

How an online consultation works

You pick a 30-minute slot in your timezone, share a short note about what you would like to discuss, and pay $200 securely through Stripe. You receive a confirmation by email with your video call link. There is no commute, no waiting room, and you can join from a quiet spot in your home in Compton.

You do not need a referral to book. You do not need insurance to use this service. The fee is $200 for a private 30-minute call. If you live in Compton and you have a question about your child, online consultation is built to make that question easy to ask.

Compton families ask

Do I have to be in Compton to book a consultation?
No. The 30-minute video consultation works from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Most Compton families join from home, but parents have booked from across California, the United States, and several other countries.
Is the consultation a replacement for our regular pediatrician in Compton?
No. The online consultation is for thoughtful, non-emergency parenting and developmental questions: behavior, sleep, anxiety, discipline, transitions, and similar concerns. Continue seeing your local pediatrician in Compton for routine well-child visits, vaccines, and acute medical needs.
Does Dr. Solomon speak Spanish or Arabic with families in Compton?
Yes. Dr. Solomon Laktineh has cared for Compton families in English, Spanish, and Arabic for 45 years. You can request your preferred language when you book.
How quickly can a Compton family get an appointment?
Most consultations are available within a few days. You will see open 30-minute slots in your timezone the moment you start the booking flow, and you can pick whichever time fits your week.

Want to keep exploring first? Watch free parenting guidance in English, Spanish, and Arabic, or read about the most common reasons parents reach out, like toddler tantrums and discipline without punishment. The clinic line is (562) 624-1111 (Long Beach Family Clinic).

Ready to talk about your child in Compton?

A private 30-minute video call with Dr. Solomon Laktineh. Bring any question. Get a clear plan.