Tag Archives: Contra Costa Pediatricians

It Takes 11 Years of Education and Training to Become a Pediatrician

Posted on March 14, 2019 by L. M. Asta

Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. I often get asked what it takes to be a pediatrician. This graphic sums up the years of education and training. Many people train to … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day Love

Posted on February 6, 2018 by L. M. Asta

Here are some Valentine’s Day tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Use plenty of positive and encouraging words when talking with your child. Try to avoid using sarcasm or mockery and get rid of put-downs from the words … Continue reading →

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Who Takes my Child’s Insurance?

Posted on January 29, 2018 by L. M. Asta

We currently accept the following:       Alta Bates Medical Group Brown and Toland Hill Physicians Medical Group John Muir Physician Network Network Select John Muir Sutter Aetna Blue Shield Cigna Anthem Blue Cross Health Net Humana Multiplan Tricare … Continue reading →

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Open Enrollment

Posted on November 10, 2017 by L. M. Asta

Open Enrollment chaos at your house? We try to make open enrollment, well, more open. We don’t want you or your child or young adult to have to change health doctors when insurance options change, so we accept most health … Continue reading →

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