Comprehensive Care from Birth through Young Adulthood
Our board-certified pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioner and medical staff are experts in caring for the health needs of infants, children and young adults.
Services
Our pediatricians provide the full range of pediatric care, including routine health checkups, vaccinations, vision and hearing screenings, and the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries. We work with our patients and families to help manage chronic conditions and provide referrals to pediatric specialists when needed.
Make an Appointment
Please call our office directly to make an appointment.
- Sansum Clinic, Hitchcock Pediatrics: (805) 563-6211
- Carpinteria Family Medicine, Pediatrics: (805) 566-5080
Important Update:
As we transition from Sansum Clinic’s MyChart to Sutter Health’s My Health Online, access to schedule, reschedule or cancel appointments online will be temporarily paused from October 24 through November 10.
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Contact Your Care Team
If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the hospital immediately. Otherwise, there are several ways that you can reach us:
- If you need to speak with a nurse or have an urgent issue, please call our office at (805) 563-6211.
- If you need to call after hours, you can speak to an RN who can assess symptoms and determine your best care option over the phone (805)566-5000.
- If you are in need of urgent care and cannot wait for a call to be returned, go to Sansum Clinic's Urgent Care located at 215 Pesetas Lane. Walk up appointments are available from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
- Patients receive texts to confirm their scheduled visits. We greatly appreciate your response to these reminders, as they are our preferred way for patients to confirm, reschedule or cancel appointments.
Below are some tips for contacting our healthcare providers, during our regular operating hours:
- Try using our call-back option when contacting us by phone. This may sometimes result in a faster response than waiting on hold.
- Mondays and Fridays are our busiest call days. If your request is not urgent, try calling us Tuesday through Thursday. Our office is closed daily 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Sansum Clinic Pediatrics carries all formulations of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Please call our office to schedule an appointment at 805-563-6211.
Flu Shots
Flu shots are recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older. Schedule an appointment on MyChart or by calling (805) 681-7805. Click here for more information.