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SOCPA – Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates

SOCPA - Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates

A member of the CHOC Primary Care Network

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We are now offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years, and Pfizer booster doses for eligible children ages 5 to 11 years.  Call our office to make an appointment.

New Patient Welcome Center

Welcome and thank you for choosing to partner with our practice. We look forward to meeting you and your child and providing the quality, comprehensive medical care you expect and deserve.

To help you get started, we have created this guide to help you schedule and prepare for your first appointment.

About Our Practice

Our mission is to help children reach their highest potential by working with parents to promote and maintain their child’s physical and emotional well–being from birth up to young adulthood.

We have four locations:

  • Ladera Ranch
  • Lake Forest
  • Rancho Santa Margarita
  • San Clemente

As a part of the CHOC Primary Care Network, we also partner with additional primary and specialty care clinics throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County to deliver care to your child.

Our Services

  • Same-day sick care
  • Well-child exams
  • Newborn care visits
  • Physical exams for schools and sports teams
  • Immunizations
  • Management of chronic illnesses
  • Laceration, burn and simple fracture care
  • Hearing and Vision screening
  • On site laboratory services
  • Access to pediatric professionals 24/7
  • Pediatric Triage services by licensed professional staff

How to Join Our Practice as a New Patient

Click on each step for additional details

Step 1: Choose a Location and a Pediatrician

Our staff is dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare for our young patients.

We have four locations:

  • Ladera Ranch
  • Lake Forest
  • Rancho Santa Margarita
  • San Clemente

Each of our physicians are board-certified and provide personalized care in a warm and friendly environment. Every one of our pediatricians and pediatric nurses has received extensive education, training, and experience in caring for children from infancy to teenage years and pre-adult.

View Our Pediatricians
Step 2: Make an Appointment and Verify Insurance

Call to request an appointment

(949) 770-4242

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Insurance Information

We accept most PPO and some HMO plans. Contact your insurance company to ensure that our practice is within your network. If you require assistance to verify coverage, let the person making the appointment know. We will confirm that we accept your insurance and verify your coverage prior to your visit.

Step 3: Prepare for your Appointment – What to Bring

On your first visit, we will begin a permanent record and family chart for you. Please arrive 20 minutes before the appointment. To expedite your visit, please fill out the forms below.

Patient Forms

  • View new patient paperwork

Additional Items to Bring to Your Appointment

  • Valid insurance card
  • Co-payment (if applicable)
  • Child’s immunization record
  • If you have not yet received a card for new insurance, bring the insurance company name; claim address; co-payment amount; policy holder name; policy number; group number; and suffix.
  • For patients with a complex or longstanding medical history, please try and bring any medical, school, or other relevant medical records

Testimonials

If I could give 7 stars, I would! Every doctor is wonderful, Lisa, the nurse practitioner is fantastic as well as the girls up front! Both our kids have gone here since birth and we are beyond pleased! 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 with them! From the great office staff that makes every visit simple and fast to the incredible nurses that always make my children ages 5 months and 4 yrs feel like family

Marcus G.

Anaheim, CA

Love taking my son to Dr. Chu. He has seen my son since he was born, I can’t say enough good things about him. He is really smart, he listens to everything and anything you want to address and he is very thorough. I would also like to mention all of the nurses and nurse practitioners are really good. The facility is always very clean. Another thing- they have really helped me squeeze my son in for an emergency appointment….5 stars!!!

Lydia M.

Irvine, CA

Our Locations

Ladera Ranch

777 Corporate Drive
Suite 250
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

(949) 388-1798 phone
(949) 388-6495 fax

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Lake Forest

23321 El Toro Road
Suites F & G
Lake Forest, CA 92630

(949) 770-0513 phone
(949) 770-2941 fax

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Rancho Santa Margarita

30212 Tomas
Suite 220
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

(949) 858-1100 phone
(949) 858-1820 fax

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San Clemente

1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa
Suite 200
San Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 429-7700 phone
(949) 429-7704 fax

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Additional Resources

Cancellations and Tardiness

If you can’t keep an appointment please call our office to cancel as soon as possible.

If you are more than 15 minutes late for an appointment, we may need to reschedule your visit.

Immunizations

Our practice follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Patients who are not adequately vaccinated are advised to schedule an appointment with their provider to formulate a plan to immunize their children.

View Our Immunization Policy

Well-Visit Schedule

Well child visits are important, even when children are healthy. Your child’s pediatrician will evaluate his or her general health and development. Your child’s pediatrician will also give your child needed medical services, such as: tests, vaccinations, and medical referrals to specialists if needed.

View Well Visit Schedule by Age

Schedule an Appointment

For general pediatric care, schedule an appointment with a pediatrician near you.

(949) 770-4242

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COVID-19 Vaccine for children and teens: CHOC answers parents’ frequently asked questions related to the new COVID-19 vaccines. Read the guide

LOCATIONS

Ladera Ranch
Lake Forest
Rancho Santa Margarita
San Clemente

OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

After-hours care is available in our Ladera Ranch office Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays by appointment for sick patients only. Learn more
CONTACT
(949) 770-4242
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