The 20 Best Delayed Growth Doctors Near Me in Ladera Ranch, CA

Find the Top Delayed Growth Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Delayed Growth near Ladera Ranch, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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73 providers found
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
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    Celebrating Life Community Health Center

    27800 Medical Center Road, Suite 110 - Pediatric, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niazi Sidhom is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Sidhom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Anemia, Diarrhea, and Delayed Growth.

    Advanced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Ball is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Ball is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Ball is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Williamson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Delayed Growth
    Advanced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paige Natori is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Natori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Natori is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Delayed Growth
    Advanced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Wilkinson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Wilkinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Blerk is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Blerk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Blerk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Herrera is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Herrera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenna Timboe is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Timboe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Timboe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Dwinell is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Dwinell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Dwinell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    333 Corporate Drive, Suite 110, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ying Peng is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Peng is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Kids A Professional Medical Corp

    333 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Cox is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Stork Bite. Dr. Cox is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Kids A Professional Medical Corp

    333 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Teschke-Nguyen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Teschke-Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Croup. Dr. Teschke-Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Teschke-Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Kids-Ladera Ranch

    333 Corporate Dr Ste 200, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mussarat Abidi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Abidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Croup.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates-Ladera Ranch

    777 Corporate Dr Ste 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Kennedy is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's At Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Cook is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Trisomy 13, and Wildervanck Syndrome. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's At Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Knight is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Knight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His clinical expertise encompasses Koolen De Vries Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Wildervanck Syndrome, and Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. Dr. Knight is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    CHOC Children's At Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Chi Liao is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chi Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Wildervanck Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, and Koolen De Vries Syndrome. Dr. Chi Liao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Newport Children Med Grp At Mission

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Rodriguez-Toledo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rodriguez-Toledo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Delayed Growth, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite. Dr. Rodriguez-Toledo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Rodriguez-Toledo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 510, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heli Bhatt is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Delayed Growth, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Bhatt is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Experienced in Delayed Growth
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Kids A Professional Medical Corp

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Cipolloneherrera is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Cipolloneherrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Cipolloneherrera is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Cipolloneherrera is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Delayed Growth?

    Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5. This may just be normal, and the child may outgrow it.

    When should I see a Delayed Growth doctor near Ladera Ranch, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Delayed Growth doctor near Ladera Ranch, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Delayed Growth doctors near Ladera Ranch, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Delayed Growth doctors near Ladera Ranch, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Delayed Growth doctor near Ladera Ranch, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Delayed Growth doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Delayed Growth doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Delayed Growth doctor near Ladera Ranch, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Delayed Growth doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Delayed Growth doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Delayed Growth doctors near Ladera Ranch, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Delayed Growth doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Delayed Growth doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Delayed Growth doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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