3 Best Pediatricians in Costa Mesa, CA

" Dr. Jeffrey Taylor received his medical training from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of California, Irvine. Since 2001, he has been affiliated with Hoag Hospital Pediatrics and has maintained a thriving private practice. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Currently serving as Chair of the Department, Dr. Taylor has held several prominent leadership roles within Hoag Pediatrics and Greater Newport Physicians (GNP). He is a physician member of the MemorialCare Medical Foundation and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Taylor is especially passionate about newborn care, with clinical interests that include infant health, child development, sports medicine, and asthma. His outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades from Greater Newport Physicians, including the Top Performance Award, Leadership Award, and Pediatrician of the Year. He offers the convenience of telehealth appointments.

" Dr. Bette Carlson completed her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of San Diego. She earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of California. She obtained her MD from U.H.S./The Chicago Medical School in 1993. Dr. Bette Carlson did her Residency and Internship at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and a California-licensed physician and Surgeon. She was a 1996 recipient of the Frances Nunnaly Winzer Award. She began her private practice in 1996 and has since enjoyed being an active member of the Hoag Hospital Medical Staff and the Pediatrics Department. She is also affiliated with CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange County and serves as a physician member of the MemorialCare Medical Foundation.

" Dr. Peri Suzan Gunay received her education from esteemed Ivy League institutions, including Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and Brown University, and completed her pediatric residency at Northwestern University. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). With six years of dedicated service as a Hospital Pediatrician at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange County, she developed extensive expertise in managing complex pediatric conditions. Dr. Gunay finds deep fulfillment in providing personalized pediatric care. Her clinical focus includes behavioral and developmental pediatrics, ADHD, and craniofacial conditions. She has held notable leadership positions, including Chair of the Pediatrics Department at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, and has been an active contributor to the MemorialCare Medical Foundation and Greater Newport Physicians (GNP). Dr. Gunay offers telehealth appointments to ensure accessible, high-quality care.