Services

Care for Every Stage of Childhood and Then Some

From prenatal consultations to young adult care up to age 21, SOCPA offers comprehensive, convenient pediatric services across South Orange County.

Preventive Care & Well Visits

From thorough well-child visits and immunizations per AAP guidelines to developmental screenings and sports physicals, we deliver the same high standard of care consistently across all four South Orange County locations.

Same-Day Sick Care & Extended Hours

Same-day sick appointments are available, and our offices offer early hours starting at 8 a.m. with extended hours for acute and wellness care. After-hours care is also available at our Ladera Ranch office, because your child’s health can’t always wait until tomorrow.

Specialty & Convenience Services

From pre-travel consultations and immunizations with our Travel Health Specialist to prenatal consultations for expecting parents, telehealth appointments, ear piercing at select locations, and prescription refills and phone nurse advice at no additional charge, SOCPA is built around making your family’s life easier, not more complicated.

Why South Orange County Families Choose SOCPA

• No hidden fees for the things that matter most — Prenatal consultations, phone nurse advice, prescription refills, and doctor phone calls are all provided at no additional charge.
• Access when you need it, wherever you are — Four locations from Irvine to San Clemente, same-day sick appointments, early hours, extended hours, telehealth, and after-hours care at Ladera Ranch. We’ve thought through every scenario so you don’t have to.
• More than routine care — We have a Travel Health Specialist and offer ear piercing at select offices and accurate diagnosis for complex cases. Electronic records are shared across all locations. SOCPA has built a practice that genuinely anticipates what families need.
• The same trusted pediatrician, year after year — At SOCPA, your child sees your pediatrician at every visit. We’re not plugging you into whoever has an opening. Our physician turnover is so low that families often have the same doctor for their child’s entire childhood. After nearly 50 years in South Orange County, many of the parents we see today were once SOCPA patients themselves, and they’re now bringing their own babies through our doors.
• Backed by Rady Children’s Health and affiliated with three major regional hospitals — As a proud member of Rady Children’s Health Primary Care, SOCPA gives families access to nationally ranked specialists, care coordinators, and enhanced communication among their care team. Our physicians also have privileges at Saddleback Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Irvine, and Rady Children’s (formerly CHOC) Mission Hospital.

What South Orange County Families Are Saying

“Every doctor is wonderful, Lisa the nurse practitioner is fantastic, and the girls up front are great! Both our kids have gone here since birth. My kids had some complex medical issues and had been misdiagnosed. The doctors here diagnosed correctly and after short treatment and food changes, we have very healthy kids!”

— Danielle V., Anaheim, CA

“Both of my children go here and I couldn’t be happier. From the great office staff that makes every visit simple and fast to the incredible nurses that always make my children feel like family.”

— Marcus G., Anaheim, CA

“Love taking my son to Dr. Chu. He has seen my son since he was born — he listens to everything, he is very thorough, and they have really helped me squeeze my son in for an emergency appointment. The nurses and nurse practitioners are really good. The facility is always very clean. 5 stars!”

— Lydia M., Irvine, CA

Care Beyond Regular Hours

As part of Rady Children’s Health, we give our patients access to trusted care even when our office is closed.

Call our 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 1-844-GET-CHOC for free guidance from pediatric experts, who can also set up a virtual physician visit when needed. For in-person care of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, Rady Children’s Health offers pediatric urgent care in Irvine and Orange. Visit our After-Hours Care page for full details and locations.

The pediatric practice South Orange County families have trusted for nearly five decades

We’ve been leaving marks on families long enough that the babies we welcomed in our early years are now bringing their own children to see us. Whether you’re expecting your first child, new to the area, or simply ready for a practice that offers more, we have a location near you and a team ready to be your family’s pediatric home.