Newport Children's Medical Group: Pediatricians In Newport ...
Pediatrics • Newport Beach, CA • 4 (Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach) locations
About
Newport Children’s Medical Group is a private pediatric care provider based in Mission Viejo, CA, with 5 employees and about $6.8M annual revenue. They offer pediatric services across 5 offices in Southern California, including Newport Beach and Newport Valley locations, and have been delivering pediatric care for over 45 years. Their services span developmental and autism screening, concussion testing, bronchoscopy, and general child health care. Contact options include multiple phone lines and emails (manager@newportchildren.com). If you’re looking for pediatricians in Newport Beach or Newport area, this group is a long-standing local option with offices at 1401 Avocado Ave and Crown Valley Parkway locations.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Newport Beach, CA (offices in Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach)
Phone
949-644-0970; 949-642-7332; 949-655-8880; 949-499-4538
manager@newportchildren.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
After Hours, Weekends and Holidays + Same Day Sick Visit Guarantee
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Participation in plans is not a guarantee of payment or coverage. Verify coverage with insurance or call (800) 642-8004.
cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), insurance
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
New patient information (not a dedicated offer)
FAQs
Do you participate with insurance plans?
Yes, but plan participation varies; verify with (800) 642-8004.
What services do you offer for pediatric care?
Pediatricians and child pulmonologists provide expert care for children from newborns to adolescents, including development disorders, ADHD, autism, and puberty-related concerns.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we offer same-day appointments for new and existing clients.
Do you accept insurance?
Newport Children’s Medical Group participates in listed health insurance plans; verify coverage with your insurance provider or contact (800) 642-8004 for plan participation.
Where are your offices located?
Locations include Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Laguna Beach with specific street addresses provided above.
How can I contact the office?
Phone numbers and email are provided above; for plan verification you can call (800) 642-8004 or email manager@newportchildren.com.
Commitments
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (Newport Beach location): 4.3 to 4.5 stars (aggregate) (~241 reviews)
- Yelp (Laguna Beach location): 4.1 stars (21 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.7 stars (6 reviews (for specific physician Dr. Elizabeth O'Connell))
Patients praise
- Specific doctors praised as intelligent, caring, and thorough
- Excellent, comforting nursing staff reported by some patients
- Convenient access with seven-day-a-week and same-day appointment availability
- Comprehensive and expert pediatric care for a wide range of issues
Common complaints
- Unresponsive communication and difficulty receiving test results
- Long wait times and scheduling issues, including frequent cancellations
- Perception of being treated as a "number" rather than a patient, prioritizing profit over quality of care
- Reports of rude or unprofessional office staff and nurse interactions
- Lack of continuity in care, with patients seeing different doctors at each visit
"We saw a different doctor every time we went in for an appointment... None of the doctors took the time to read our son’s chart before coming into the exam room... This practice treated us as another number and another source of money."
— LocalityBiz user review"The doctors are just ok; doctors take forever to call back after a visit to follow up questions... The staff in the Huntington Beach office are very RUDE and disrespectful."
— Unilocal user review"He offers comprehensive views of hard medical problems. And Angie is the BEST NURSE EVER. she is the comforting presence my kids need if they are getting a ... Reda is a wonderfully intelligent doctor who has provided excellent care and advice over the years."
— Yelp user reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pediatric Hematologist: Dr Navid DjassemiMD - CHOC, Orange County — Sep 6, 2025
- Iconic community pediatrician Dr. Robert Kaplan takes his final at bat after 52-year career - CHOC Inside — May 29, 2026
- Janet M. Ma, MD - Pediatrics - Internal Medicine - Santa Monica 16th Street Internal Medicine & Pediatrics | UCLA Health — May 26, 2026
- Greater Newport Physicians Rebrands as MemorialCare Independent Physicians, Underscoring Commitment to Value-Based Health Care — Oct 3, 2025
- JR Diego Belalcazar, Nurse Practitioner | Newport Beach, CA | WebMD — Nov 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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