Pediatrician serving Wilmington

Trusted Pediatric Guidance for Wilmington Families

Wilmington and the Harbor area are home to families who work hard, often in shifts, and who want their children to thrive in spite of long days. Online consultations give Wilmington parents access to a pediatrician of 45 years without the drive, the wait, or the lost work hours.

The questions I hear from Wilmington families are deeply practical. A first grader at Banning's Landing area schools who is acting out at home. A nine-year-old with bedtime that has unraveled since the school year started. A teen at Banning High who is more withdrawn than usual. None of those are emergencies. All of them are exactly the kind of question a thirty-minute consultation is built for.

Many Wilmington families are bilingual, often Spanish and English, sometimes Tagalog or Arabic. After forty-five years in the area, I have learned that parenting principles travel across languages and cultures. Warmth. Clear limits. Listening before lecturing. The conversation can happen in whatever language your family is most comfortable in.

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 a parent leaves the call with no clear next step. My job is to send you back into the week with one or two specific things to try.

Online consultations are a practical fit for Wilmington families. No drive on the 110 or the 710. No taking a full afternoon off the docks or the warehouse. Just thirty focused minutes from your kitchen, paid securely with Stripe.

Schools and neighborhoods we hear from

I have cared for kids attending LAUSD schools serving Wilmington, including Banning High, Wilmington Middle, Curtiss Middle, and many of the local elementary schools, plus families with college students at Los Angeles Harbor College. The school context helps. The home conversation is where most of the change happens.

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 what you are seeing
When the worry 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 Wilmington.

Wilmington parents are some of the most resilient I have cared for. Asking for help early is not a weakness. It is one of the most effective parenting moves you can make.

Wilmington families ask

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

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

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

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

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

How quickly can a Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

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