Pediatrician serving Whittier

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Whittier Families

Whittier is a community that values family, education, and tradition. The pediatric questions I hear from Whittier parents reflect that. They are thoughtful, often big-picture, and almost always rooted in a deep desire to do this well. Online consultations give me thirty focused minutes to help.

A Whittier mom emailed me recently about her daughter at Walnut Grove Elementary who used to love going to school and now begs to stay home. A father in Friendly Hills was worried about a son at East Whittier Middle who was suddenly defiant. A grandmother in Uptown wanted help thinking through screen time for a grandchild she helps raise. These are the conversations a consultation is built for.

Whittier also has a strong community of families who value emotional and academic balance. Many of the parents I work with want their children to be successful in school but also kind, resilient, and emotionally aware. That balance is the heart of my work, and the heart of the book I wrote, Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children.

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. None of that matters if you do not leave the call with something useful. My job is to send you back into your week with a clearer head and one or two specific things to try.

Online consultations are a practical fit for Whittier parents, especially those balancing work, school pickups, and aging parents. No drive across town. No taking time off. Thirty minutes from your home, scheduled around your week.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

I have cared for Whittier kids attending schools across the area, including Whittier Union, Lowell Joint, East Whittier City, and South Whittier school districts: Walnut Grove, Granada, Lou Henry Hoover, East Whittier Middle, Whittier High, La Serna High, California High, and Whittier Christian. The classroom changes. The questions parents ask are remarkably similar.

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 concern
When it started and what changed around that time
How your child sleeps, eats, and plays
Anything school staff 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 Whittier.

Whittier families I have helped tend to be thoughtful, deliberate parents who want to make a good decision, not a rushed one. A thirty-minute consultation is a calm space to think it through with a pediatrician who has been at this a long time.

Whittier families ask

Do I have to be in Whittier to book a consultation?

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

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

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

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

How quickly can a Whittier 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 Whittier?

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