Sports Medicine Professionals (Care of the Young Athlete)
Sports Medicine • San Luis Obispo, CA • Not specified locations
About
Central Coast Pediatrics Inc is a San Luis Obispo–area pediatric medical practice (and family medicine) based in Templeton, CA, with a second office in San Luis Obispo. They focus on pediatric health, including physical, emotional, and developmental care for children, and can be reached at 805-549-0888 for appointments. The practice has 7 employees and operates two California offices: 1320 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, and 1235 Osos St Ste 100, San Luis Obispo. They market themselves as pediatric providers serving the local youth; in 2026 they were named Best Pediatrician in Paso Robles Press. If you’re seeking sports medicine or care for young athletes, they may be a relevant pediatric resource to explore for pediatric sports-related health needs.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Not specified on page
Phone
805-549-0888
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What sports medicine professionals are involved for young athletes?
Information from American Academy of Pediatrics about primary care sports medicine doctors (pediatricians, family medicine, CAQ), orthopedic sports medicine doctors, athletic trainers (ATC), physical therapists, chiropractors, podiatrists.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 4.2 out of 5 stars (Dr. Kevin Forsythe, local practitioner) (not explicitly stated total count in source)
- Healthgrades: 4.7 out of 5 stars (Dr. Otto Schueckler, local practitioner) (not explicitly stated total count in source)
Patients praise
- educational resources provided by local pediatric practices regarding young athlete care
- availability of specialized sports medicine care for student-athletes in the region
Common complaints
- reports of incompetent office staff in related orthopedic practices in the area
- concerns regarding lack of follow-up and clarity on post-surgical treatment plans
"His staff is pretty incompetent, I had to call 6 times to push them to call my specialist to run some medications by him for possible conflict with what I’m currently taking."
— Vitals (Patient review of local orthopedic surgeon)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Natalie Twisselman — May 31, 2026
- Physical Therapy and treatment in Templeton, California — May 15, 2026
- Alyssa Cason — Jun 4, 2026
- Shane A. Hervey, MD - Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children — Nov 19, 2025
- Dr. Philip Blaney - Crovetti Orthopaedics — Dec 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More sports medicine clinics in San Luis Obispo
Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group is a private medical practice specializing in orthopedic care and sports medicine for families and athletes, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Santa Maria, CA. The group operates 5 office locations across California (Santa Maria HQ; Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and an additional Pismo Beach site). Services focus on orthopedic care and sports medicine. Key details: - Industry: Medical Practices; Private, for-profit - Locations: 5 California offices (including San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach) - Contact: Main numbers 805-541-4600 and 805-473-4949 - Website: centralcoastortho.com If your query is specifically about orthopedic surgeons in San Luis Obispo, note that they have a San Luis Obispo location (862 Meinecke Ave Ste 100) and offer orthopedic and sports medicine services through Central Coast Orthopedic Medical Group.
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