PIH Health

Pediatrics • Whittier, CA

About

PIH Health Pediatrics in Whittier, CA provides comprehensive pediatric care for newborns through age 21, including well-child visits, sick-child care, vaccinations, behavioral and mental health assessments, and management of chronic conditions like asthma. The clinic offers specialty services including pediatric cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, and pulmonology through affiliated CHOC outreach clinics, along with same-day appointments and urgent pediatric care.

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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

PIH Health Pediatrics, Whittier (Whittwood Medical Office Building vicinity)

Phone

562.867.8681

Email

Amanda.Enriquez@PIHHealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.pihhealth.org/health-services/pediatrics/

Services Offered

Pediatrics
well-child visits
sick-child care
behavioral and mental health assessments and support
childhood vaccinations
management of chronic conditions (e.g., asthma)
illness and injury care
referrals to specialists
routine preventive care (well visits)
school, camp, and sports physicals
physical exams
nutrition guidance
growth and development education
hearing and vision testing
pediatric cardiology
endocrinology
gastroenterology
neurology
pulmonology
affiliated CHOC pediatric outreach clinics
same-day appointments
urgent care for pediatrics

Team

Stephen Kazuo Kato, MD — Pediatrician
Seema T — Pediatrician
Latif — Pediatrician
Bo Young Kong — Pediatrician

Insurance & Payment

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Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurance

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What age range do PIH Health Pediatrics serve?

Newborns from birth to adolescents up to age 21 years old.

Do PIH Health Pediatrics accept only fully vaccinated children?

The department sees fully vaccinated children only; vaccination records may be requested.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Wendy Dauer): 4.4/5 stars (47 reviews)
PIH Health (Dr. Sylvia Gonzalez): 4.4-4.6/5 stars (~169-176 reviews)
WebMD (Dr. Sylvia Gonzalez): 4.5/5 stars (8 reviews)
PIH Health (Dr. Keith Miyamoto): 4.8/5 stars (165 reviews)

Patients praise

High quality, thorough medical care and clinical expertise
Doctors who are compassionate, listen to concerns, and build trust
Friendly, welcoming, and efficient office staff (at specific locations)
Ease of scheduling appointments for urgent needs
Effective treatment of complex or special needs cases

Common complaints

Long wait times in office
Unprofessional or rude front office/support staff
Issues with insurance coverage, referrals, and billing transparency
Perceived lack of care, attention, or empathy from some providers
Frustration with communication via apps or portal messaging

"I have 4 girls that come to Dr Dauer, the care they receive is excellent. They always make time to see them in case of emergency. Dr Dauer is extremely thorough and always follows up."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Wendy Dauer

"Front office staff was rude and not patient... The doctor was pushy on vaccines... I felt that my concerns about my 11-year-old daughter were not fully heard or addressed."

— PIH Health patient review for Dr. Sylvia Gonzalez

"Dr. Miyamoto is a wonderful pediatrician. I trust him with the lives of my children any time something is airy. He is very knowledgeable and very compassionate and has so much empathy."

— PIH Health patient review for Dr. Keith Miyamoto

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.