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There are few things more important to parents than knowing that their child’s health care concerns are being handled by an expert pediatrician. Fortunately Rancho Santa Margarita residents have convenient access to one of the best pediatric groups in Southern California. South Orange County Pediatric Association has been providing pediatric services in South Orange County since 1977. There are eleven board certified members at locations in Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch and Talega.
My first visit to South Orange County Pediatrics was in 1995. My infant son had a fever and was extremely congested. We had just switched insurance carriers and after a recommendation from my sister-in-law, I had chosen Dr. Michael A. Weiss as my children’s primary care physician.
I called to schedule a same-day sick child appointment on a Monday morning in the middle of flu season, and although they were completely booked for the day, they somehow managed to fit us in. The waiting room was packed and we settled in for the long haul. I took the time to read several pamphlets and articles about childhood illnesses, health, immunizations, safety issues and parenting strategies. There was a wealth of information.
One of the things I noticed immediately was that although the front office staff was extremely busy, they were very friendly and efficient. They also made me aware of waiting time and were extremely apologetic. I noted that there were both “sick” and “well” entrances - something that our prior pediatrician had not implemented.
Our wait was about 30 minutes which was not long considering the number of sick children that day. Dr. Weiss introduced himself and personally welcomed us to SOCPA. He examined my son and determined that his illness was most likely viral in nature and sent me home with clear instructions, a rough idea of what to expect and to watch out for, the after hours contact numbers and a renewed peace of mind. I knew that I had found a wonderful pediatrician.
That was the first of many visits to South Orange County Pediatric Association. My children, who are in relatively good health, have been seen for everything from growing pains to cactus quill removal. We have been seen by most of the pediatricians and nurse practitioners on staff at one point or another. I like the flexibility of being able to see another staff doctor or to specifically request Dr. Weiss. When it comes to the health of my children I like the power of choice.
No matter which SOCPA healthcare provider that we have seen we have always been received with the utmost professionalism. The staff has always made every effort to secure last-minute appointments and to put a rush on referrals.
The qualities that I find most notable about Dr. Weiss are:
• His genuine concern for each child and that child’s health concerns
• His ability to accurately diagnose a problem
• His clear communication of the diagnosis and the recommended course of treatment
• His willingness to listen to my input and my insights and to consider them in his evaluation
• I’ve never felt that he’s rushing to get to the next patient
• He won’t hesitate to refer out when indicated
• He speaks to children and encourages their involvement in their own health and safety
• He speaks both as a concerned parent and as a pediatrician
Other information about Dr. Michael A. Weiss:
• He is on staff at Mission Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Orange County at Mission Viejo , and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
• He serves on the Dept. of Women’s and Children’s Services Executive Committee at Saddleback Memorial
• He serves on the CHOC at Mission Executive Committee
• He is a Doctor of Osteopathics
• Member of the board for Children’s Foundation
• Vice President of the American Academy of Pediatrics Chapter 4 (Orange County)
• Member of the board Rancho Santa Margarita / Trabuco Hills Pop Warner Football
• Team Physician for Tesoro High School football
• Former president of Trabuco Canyon Little League
• He is married with two sons
When your child has an urgent but non-life-threatening situation after normal business hours there is a remedy. After-hours calls are handled by Kid’s Doc Phone Triage (949) 364-4811. Based on information that you provide regarding your child’s particular situation, the triage advice nurse will assist you in determining if your child needs to be seen immediately at Kid’s Doc, whether your child should be rushed to an ER, or whether your child should be seen the next business day by your physician. For detailed After-hour Procedures click here.
The South Orange County Pediatric Association website provides detailed information about each of the physicians and nurse practitioners. You will also find links for information on frequently asked health questions, insurance, news and events, and seasonal information.
If you are new to the area or just simply looking for expert pediatric care, I recommend that you consider South Orange County Pediatric Association. I rate them a 10 out of 10!
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