3 Best Pediatricians in Salinas, CA

“Dr. Maryam Jalali has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She completed her Medical Education at the University of Health Sciences Antigua in 1991, followed by her Fellowship at the University of California-Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA, in 1993, and her Residency at Martin Luther King Jr/Charles Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, in 1995. She specializes in Pediatrics and is affiliated with the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System. Dr. Jalali speaks in Spanish, Farsi, and English, ensuring effective communication with a diverse patient base. Her office welcomes new patients, offers telehealth appointments, and accepts multiple insurance plans.”

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“Dr. Steve Darmawan is a pediatrician with over 22 years of experience. He graduated with honors from Iowa State University in Biochemistry. He received his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2001, followed by a residency at Driscoll Children's Hospital. He is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He served as the chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital from 2013 to 2016 and has been practicing in Salinas and the greater Monterey area for nearly a decade. Dr. Darmawan established the St. Junipero Children's Clinic in Salinas, California, where he currently practices. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.”

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“Dr. Jerrie G. Lim earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Lim completed a pediatric residency at Travis Air Force Base through the David Grant Medical Center. She later served as chief resident at David Grant Medical Center. She has cared for patients in military and civilian settings. Beginning in 2000, she served at Pediatric & Adolescent Medical Associates of the Pacific Coast, providing comprehensive medical care to support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of many children during her long career there. In 2025, Dr. Lim joined Salinas Valley Health, where her wealth of experience now benefits pediatric patients and their families at PrimeCare.”

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