Dr. Solomon Laktineh

Pediatrician serving Signal Hill

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Signal Hill Families

Signal Hill and Bixby Knolls are minutes from Long Beach Family Clinic on Atlantic Ave. Many of the families I see from these neighborhoods are first-time parents, in the middle of careers, with bright young children and an internet full of conflicting advice. After 45 years of pediatrics, I can help you cut through it.

Signal Hill and Bixby Knolls have changed a lot in the last decade. More young professional families have moved in, drawn by the houses, the parks, and the proximity to everything Long Beach has to offer. With that has come a wave of first-time parents who are smart, motivated, and slightly overwhelmed by how much information is out there about raising children.

If you have ever stayed up too late reading three contradictory articles about toddler sleep, that is normal. It is also not a great use of your evening. A 30-minute online consultation gives you a single, calm voice with 45 years of pediatric and neonatal experience, fellowship-trained at UCLA, who can help you sort what to take seriously and what to ignore.

Because the clinic is so close to Signal Hill and Bixby Knolls, many families have known us for years. Online consultations now make it just as easy to talk with me from your home as it was to drop by the office. There is no parking, no waiting, and no scheduling tetris with a partner who works downtown.

The conversations I have with first-time parents in Signal Hill and Bixby Knolls are often about confidence as much as about specifics. You usually know more than you think you do. What helps is having someone who has seen many children at this exact stage tell you, clearly, what is normal, what is worth keeping an eye on, and what specific small thing might help right now.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

Signal Hill and Bixby Knolls families I see attend Long Beach Unified and surrounding schools, including Bixby Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, Hughes Middle, Hill Classical Middle, and Polytechnic and Wilson high schools, as well as several private and parochial schools in north Long Beach. Many families are also navigating preschool and daycare choices for younger children for the first time.

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:

  • The thing that is on your mind right now, even if it feels small
  • Your child's age, sleep, appetite, and mood
  • What a typical day or evening looks like in your home
  • What you have read or heard, and what feels confusing
  • What you hope to walk away from the call with

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 Signal Hill.

If you live in Signal Hill or Bixby Knolls and you want a calm, experienced second opinion on something about your child, this is what online consultation is built for. The clinic is on Atlantic Ave, but the conversation can happen anywhere you are.

Signal Hill families ask

Do I have to be in Signal Hill to book a consultation?
No. The 30-minute video consultation works from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Most Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill?
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 Signal Hill for routine well-child visits, vaccines, and acute medical needs.
Does Dr. Solomon speak Spanish or Arabic with families in Signal Hill?
Yes. Dr. Solomon Laktineh has cared for Signal Hill families in English, Spanish, and Arabic for 45 years. You can request your preferred language when you book.
How quickly can a Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill?

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