Pediatrician serving Huntington Beach

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Huntington Beach Families

Huntington Beach is a community where parents are deeply engaged with their children's school, sports, and outdoor lives. The pediatric questions I hear from HB families tend to be thoughtful and specific. Online consultations are a focused way to get a calm, experienced answer.

Most Huntington Beach parents I work with are paying close attention to their kids and want a careful answer to one specific concern. A first grader at Eader or Smith who is suddenly anxious about school. A middle schooler at Sowers or Dwyer whose mood has changed. A high schooler at Huntington Beach High, Edison, or Marina who is doing fine on the outside but feels off. These are exactly the kinds of conversations a thirty-minute consultation is built for.

HB is also a community where many kids are deeply involved in sports, surf, and outdoor life. That is a real strength for emotional and physical health. It can also produce its own pressures, especially in middle and high school. Part of my work is helping parents tell when a tough season is just a tough season and when something deserves a more structured plan.

I am board-certified in pediatrics and neonatology, completed my fellowship at UCLA, and have been recognized with the Patient's Choice Award and named one of America's Best Doctors. The credentials are honest, but the value is in what you take into your week.

Online consultations are a practical fit for HB families balancing work, surf practice, and school activities. Thirty minutes from your home, scheduled around your week, paid securely with Stripe.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

I have cared for Huntington Beach kids attending HBCSD, OVSD, Fountain Valley SD, and Huntington Beach Union High schools across the city, including Eader, Smith, Hawes, Sowers Middle, Dwyer Middle, Huntington Beach High, Edison High, and Marina High, plus families with college students at Golden West and Orange Coast College.

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 short description of the behavior or worry
When it started and what changed around that time
How your child sleeps, eats, and plays
Anything school staff or coaches have shared
What you have already tried at home

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 Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach parents tend to be active, engaged, and intentional. A consultation is a calm space to think through your child's situation with a pediatrician who has seen the patterns across forty-five years.

Huntington Beach families ask

Do I have to be in Huntington Beach to book a consultation?

No. The 30-minute video consultation works from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Most Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach?

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 Huntington Beach for routine well-child visits, vaccines, and acute medical needs.

Does Dr. Solomon speak Spanish or Arabic with families in Huntington Beach?

Yes. Dr. Solomon Laktineh has cared for Huntington Beach families in English, Spanish, and Arabic for 45 years. You can request your preferred language when you book.

How quickly can a Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach?

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