We love Dr Allevato. My kiddo has needed some extra appointments with chronic ear aches and multiple sets of ear tubes. They always get us in within 48 hours and are happy to check his ears before going into holiday weekends, or off on vacation. The care from all staff, including the NP is so compassionate and understanding- as a first time mom I've come in over anything from head bonks to random rashes and I've always been met with empathy and kindness. I will continue to bring my son here and recommend this office to all fellow moms. read more

Dr. Allevato was so wonderful with my 6 month baby. She gave me very useful information regarding vaccinations and starting baby food. I'm very happy we found her. read more

Dr. Allevato is an incredible pediatrician. She is kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable, and she treats our family with such warmth and respect at every visit. She truly feels like a family member, not just a doctor. We always feel heard, supported, and completely safe bringing our son to her care. We are so grateful to have her as our pediatrician. read more

We started going this office when we moved to the OC. Mdoesn't matter if you show up 15 minutes early for your appointment. We always had to wait. The wait was always 45 minutes. 15-20 outside and another 15-30 minutes inside of the room. We recently asked for a copy of the records since we decided to switch pediatricians and in looking over the notes, it was disturbing that in the notes for an exam that was needed they would put "not done mom had to go, she states is not concern about her vision. ". For the Audiometry Screening the comments were "Mom had to go had to be somewhere at ." The above is a complete lie. My wife did make a comment that she had somewhere else to be after she had to wait 45 minutes!!! Heaven forbid that someone doesn't assume that their appointment will be delayed 45 minutes. Let's say that what they listed was semi true, they could have rescheduled. They could have listed that a follow up appointment was offered and mom declined it. But they didn't. This just goes to show the lack of interest. She obviously has a successful and established business and probably doesn't need anymore patients but Be on time. If your other appointments are late, make them wait or don't schedule so many patients at the same time if the level of service is going to be so low. The staff was kind. Dr. Allevato was always in a massive rush. If for some reason she wasn't, she sounded like she was. It always made us feel uncomfortable. There was an instance when my wife called the weekend nurse hotline because my daugter was struggling with something. The nurse hotline said "we will call you back." Dr. Allevato called back and her exact words were "why did you have me call you." My wife ( a well spoken, educated lawyer) was blown away and informed her that she didn't ask for the doctor to call her back. She informed the doctor that she had called about a question and was told that they would call her back. I was there, I heard the call. No change in voice from the doctor or even an apology. Instead her comment was "well I need to talk to them about that." We knew that we were done with her at that point. My wife also called twice to ask for a neuropsychologist recommendation. The doctor couldn't give a or a few recommendations. This wasn't that big of a deal but still, you have to know of some from ALL of the clients that you have. If you're a parent that just needs a doctor to give your kids all the vaccines that are now required in America, do the basic check ups and be linked to CHOC, this place might be for you. We are the type of parents that have questions. We always ask a lot of questions. We do our own research as well and even look into whatever answers we are given. We don't trust the FDA, CDC or other agencies 100%. We didn't go to med school so we didn't master what drugs and medicines to give everyone. But we are not the type of parents to skip any exam for our children. We are the type of parents that focus on the gut health of our kids, their diet, their environments , the amount of radiation found in things around us. We try to grow most of our own fruits and vegetables. We are not the type of parents that would ever say, imply or accept a statement that we aren't "concerned about her vision." I even got to visit the office a few times. I was always highly disappointed in her customer service and demeanor. I always felt rushed and if I ever went to ask "how much longer," the response from the doctor always made me feel more uncomfortable. Hope this helps someone else and hope the office takes this in a constructive way. read more

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We have been with Dr. Allevato's office since my boys were infants. My oldest is 6. We went in for a sick child visit for my oldest today, and the entire encounter prompted me to write a review because all I could keep thinking (selfishly) during the visit was, 'Please keep this incredible physician healthy. And may she never retire!" :) Dr. Allevato is kind, patient, thorough, and most of all incredibly knowledgeable. She will never rush to over-prescribe antibiotics. She is thoughtful in her approach to care, and always reassuring. She adheres to evidence-based practice, which is such a relief. Her practice is busy because she is wonderful. The two NPs working there, Jessica and Laura, are also fantastic. The staff in her office are so kind. Six years later, it's the same faces - which tells you everything about how Dr. Allevato treats people. I just feel so lucky my children are under her care. Thank you Dr. Allevato for choosing medicine as your profession. read more

They were very friendly and helpful. Great service! Dr was very informative and gently with my toddler.

We've been patients of Dr. Allevato for about four years, and we absolutely love this office. Everyone is so friendly and attentive, and Dr. Allevato is truly one of a kind. She has helped me so much with my girls, and the nurse practitioners are wonderful too. The level of care and attention they give is amazing. I highly recommend them! read more

I am trying to setup an appointment for my daughter's pediatrician and we haven't decided on if we want to do flu vaccines and every single vaccine offered. Anyways, I just wanted to let everyone know that this office only accepts patients that are following the vaccine guidelines according to the AAP Vaccine Schedule. You can't even make an appointment if you don't agree to follow this entire schedule. read more

This is a long overdue review that I've been meaning to write to thank Dr. Allevato. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Dr. Allevato as our daughter's pediatrician. She treated our little girl with so much care, respect, and love, despite our little girl's rare genetic disorder and medical challenges. When we brought our daughter home from the NICU, she provided reassurance to make us feel calm and guidance that made our daily routines easier. Dr. Allevato always listened patiently to our concerns and questions, never making us feel rushed. She was very accommodating during every visit, which was so important since our daughter required extra care. Barbara who is the office staff and the nurse was also amazing. She went above and beyond to help by calling our insurance and working through all the red tape to get us the information we needed and the approvals required for our daughter's care. After we lost our daughter, Dr. Allevato went out of her way to call me personally to express her heartbreak. That small act meant so much and showed us how deeply she cared for every little patient. I just want to say thank you, Dr. Allevato, for the kindness, compassion, and care you and your wonderful team gave our little girl, Emily, and us. We'll always be grateful. read more

There aren't enough words to describe how important Dr. Allevato has had a positive impact on the lives of our entire family. All three of our kids have literally grown up in Dr. Allevato's facility and care. Her attention to personal care for each child, the warm hospitality of her entire staff, and the compassionate and unwavering love for her job and her patients is unmatched. We entrust the health of our kids to are without reservation. If you are in need of a pediatrician, don't hesitate to look her up. She really is all that. read more

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We've been Dr. Allevato's patients for over 8 years. Dr. Allevato and her entire team are absolutely amazing and I will not trust my childrens' care to anyone else. The office is always clean and everyone is friendly and carrying. We moved and now the office is at least 1 hour away from us, but we will not go anywhere else. We tried different urgent cares closer to us and looked into different practices, but nothing came even close to Dr. Allevato's care. My kids look forward to their appointments. And sometimes my oldest daughter even asks to go see Dr. Allevato and staff just because she misses them. Whenever we have urgent health concerns Dr. Allevato would see us right away. A few times we had health concerns over the weekend and the doctor returned our calls and was able to help. Also, we were happy with all of the referrals to the specialists throughout the years. Dr. Allevato and staff are very knowledgeable and have many years of experience, but most importantly they love what they do and truly care about what's best for their patients. read more

Went in twice to the office, once my child was seen by the Nurse the other time was actually Dr. Allevato. Staff and everyone is super nice. But, the wait was just wayyyy toooo lonnngggg. It took us over 30 mins to be seen the first time and the 2nd time was almost an hour. That's just way too long especially with a toddler who is sick and is waiting in a small room. I didnt go back after waiting that long. read more

I have been taking my son, who has Autism, to Dr. Allevato since he was about 5 years old. My son has had a lot of health issues and we have always been treated with kindness and compassion. He is attached to her as a doctor. He's now 17 and 6 months away from aging out of pediatric care. It bothers him that he has to try to trust a new doctor. She has been absolutely wonderful with him. She's such a thorough doctor, with strong integrity in her pediatric caregiving. She is on top of things, and excellent at what she does. Her front staff is on the ball, too! I also like her affiliation with CHOC Hospital, given his chronic health concerns. Dr. Allevato is marvelous and I highly recommend her. read more

We love Dr. Allevato and her nursing staff. We've been going here for about 8 years. Three kids, one of which is now a young adult, and another who is in his last year with a pediatrician. We've never had an issue with appointment availability or a long wait in the office. Barbara at the front desk is always helpful, and both nurses are attentive and personable. Dr. Allevato doesn't ever feel rushed during our appointments. She is thorough, and proactive on even the smallest concerns. She has always been caring and kind to our family. read more

I am saddened to say my kids no longer go to Dr. Allevato because I'm now with Kaiser. I dont even have enough time or words to express how lucky I was to find such a beautiful group that cared soooo much for my kids. We first meet Dr. Allevato in the hospital when my son Jacob was born. Before even coming in the room she spoke to my OBGYN because I had some complications that might affect the baby ,and once in the room with us she was kind and stayed with us a long time. Since my son was preterm he got jaundice and she requested a light therapy mat for my son, since they didnt answer she checked him into choc hospital immediately . After the ordeal the girls in the office were so caring and loving to the point my kids loved going to the doctor. Thank you all for making my kids experience the best and always providing a positive experience even when shots were given. For those complaining about not seeing Dr Allevato in all appointments: Yes if you schedule last minute you might not see her, but she is soo great that everyone wants her so schedule with time. She is worth it just like all good things. She gives you her full attention and gives you soo much advice. Btw love the Blue Book it saved me from panicking lol. read more

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We recently moved and have a new pediatrician however we have very high marks for Angela as well as her office and staff. Very caring very on top of it. I highly recommend and trust their health services! read more

Dr. Allevato is great. From the moment we met her, she gave us such a great vibe. She answered all of our questions, and we had many as first time parents. We're looking forward to our son growing strong in her office. read more

We love Dr. Allevato! I was very nervous when delivering my son because I didn't have a trusted pediatrician. Dr. Allevato was on a list of doctors at the hospital and I reluctantly chose one "just for now." Bow was I in for a surprise! She came to see us while we were still in the hospital and she was a JOY to be around. She made us feel so comfortable that we quickly fell in love with her and couldn't imagine seeing anybody else. My son had respiratory issues very often and Dr. Allevato was always available to help us...she made sure we had enough "inhaler" treatment on hand, so that we could start it as soon as symptoms occurred and before we could see her in the morning. The office staff is also very sweet and it is nice to see that they don't change and the same sweet medical assistant from when my son was a baby is still there. Honestly, we love to visit and catch up with them ;) We moved away from Orange County for a year and couldn't come see Dr. Allevato and we missed her office so much! We bounced around medical groups and doctors we didn't quite connect with. Very happy to be back in Huntington Beach and zero second thoughts about making the drive to Orange, because she is truly the best! She is a caring doctor with amazing bedside manner, knowledgeable, spot on, generous with her time, playful with the kids, and also flexible and aware of different brands of medication that the kids might be a bit more willing to take. I've always felt incredibly cared for, as a family, and I am grateful to have a trusted pediatrician I know I can call anytime. read more

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When we moved from NYC when my baby was just 6 months old, we were very nervous about finding a good doctor for our baby girl. Luckily, my sister has been taking her two kids to Dr. Allevato since they were born, so we took her recommendation and we are so glad we did! Dr. Allevato is so extremely kind and patient and she's a true expert. She always correctly diagnoses our daughter, who is now 22 months, with what's going on with her, even before all of the symptoms are present. At daycare, our daughter picked up Roseola and we were so distraught with her super high fever. One look at her, and Dr. Allevato told us she was very confident that it was Roseola, and sure enough, two days later, she broke out in the rash to confirm this was the case. She's also full of great tips for tricky kids - from getting them to taking medication, to making sure they stay hydrated (thank you pedialyte popsicles!) As first time parents, we probably ask more questions than most, but Dr. Allevato always listens and assures us of the exact right steps to make our baby girl comfortable and heal quickly. More than once, we have had to reach Dr. Allevato past regular hours, and every time, she has given us a call back within minutes. We love her so much that we commute from Huntington Beach and it's absolutely worth the drive!! The cherry on top is the staff - they are always warm, welcoming, and super gentle. Thank you Dr. Allevato & staff for truly exceptional health care for our precious little one! We're so happy to have found you. read more

Staff is very helpful and friendly. Dr. Allevato is wonderful. She takes the time to listen and explain in detail. I am thankful for her kindness. read more

Due to all the questions I'm getting , I wanted to shed some light on my past review. There are multiple doctors in office and they tend to 'share' patients. My son got along with one of the physician's but constantly got handed off to another doctor. No big deal if you don't care what Doctor see's your child. read more

Dr Allevato took care of both of my kids until they were adults. Without exception, she provided them amazing care. I cannot thank her enough for the love and care she showed our whole family while we were in her care. Highly recommend this wonderful doctor! read more

We are lucky to have Dr. Allevato as our pediatrician! She was recommended by a physician friend I worked with while I was pregnant, and I am so happy I listened! She is super knowledgeable, straightforward, authentic and generous with her time. She never rushes us through our appointments but takes time to listen to every concern or question I have. She is so funny and kind with my son. He actually LOVES going to their office!! The entire staff, Barbara, the Medical Assistants (they are the sweetest), and Jessica the NP- everyone, is so sweet and make it such a pleasant experience for us to go in. The exam rooms are bright with lots of fun colors, and paintings on the walls and toys to keep the kids busy while they wait. Cairo absolutely loves his time at the "doctors office", sounds crazy but it's true!! We are always able to be seen the same day when something is wrong, sometimes with Dr. Allevato and if not with her, her Nurse Practitioner Jessica will see him- she is such a sweetheart and always makes me feel confident that Cairo is in the best care. I am truly blessed to have Dr. Allevato and team in Cairo's life to help us along the way!! Thank You!! read more

Angela Allevato, MD - Pediatricians Near Me - Orange, California

We LOVE Dr. Allevato! Our daughter has been going to her from birth through now (she is 18 months) and we always have a great experience. The office staff is friendly and helpful. Dr. Allevato is so personable and you just know she genuinely cares about your child and your family. The nurses are the same! Our daughter had colic and Dr. Allevato was EXTREMELY patient with us as first time parents when we were freaking out because of the colic and lack of sleep. She always gives thorough explanations of the vaccines being administered and gave us a great handout about starting solid foods when it was time for that. We hope to stay with her as long as we are in the area; hopefully for a long time! We highly recommend her! read more

I feel sooooo blessed to have found a doctor like Dr. Allevato! She's truly God sent! There are not many professionals like her anymore. Glad she was taking new patients. She goes above and beyond, truly spends the time learning her patients, follows up frequently, and calls you personally. I've never experienced great care like hers. She takes pride in what she does and cares about her practice. My son said from his own mouth that she was so amazing and he never wants to go to any other doctor. Loved the goodie bag she gave him to make him feel better when he came in for a bad cold and TB exposure. His cold was soooo bad, we as parents got really concerned. I reached out to Dr. Allevato and she saw us same day, and prescribed everything he needed to feel better even upon leaving the office after the first breathing treatment. Dr. Allevato also called us to reassure us the labs were normal and even gave us a booklet she put together with tips on how to treat common issues with your kiddo. I was so wowed and hope she doesn't retire soon! Her entire staff was very pleasant, helpful, respectful, and responsive. God bless her for her best practices, integrity, and bedside manner! For once I feel fully confident in my children's health care and primary care physician! read more

I just called and was told she is not accepting new patients. So I asked if she could recommend another pediatrician...the receptionist said: No, call your insurance company. And she came highly recommended by my pediatric dentist. So maybe they should take the time to post this information on their website. read more

Dr. Allevato came referred to us 5 years ago when I was in search of a new Pediatric Physician to replace our first Doctor. For a variety of reasons, including ignorance to concerns regarding my Sons development and general health, we left Dr. Jeffrey Taylor's (Costa Mesa) practice. Since, we now have four children and couldn't be more happy with any other Doctor! Dr. Allevato was a breath of fresh air with an open mind and has a compassionate, informative bed side manner. At a time when I questioned the health of my Son and embarked on his delays, Dr. Allevato was intuitive and help guide me in the right direction. Early on, we discovered that our Son had Autism. Dr. Allevato herself has a family member with the condition and always spends quality time with me discussing concerns. She never fussed when I requested to spread out immunizations for our second born child in respect to the immunization-autism debate (which has proven to have NO scientific correlation yet). Dr. Allevato has been quick to respond to some medical concerns, which has led to the discovery of GERD and Esophagitis with our oldest child. She has never doubted me, which is so important! I Honestly believe that if the norm was like the old days, she'd come to your home to provide care. Don't get excited because this is not Little house on the Prairie ( you older folks will remember), She doesn't do that. LOL! Seriously speaking, you are truly lucky to be a patient in this office. Even more so now that she recently re-opened her practice to new patients. The staff is always accommodating, friendly and they have all been there for years. Additionally, The office has a part time Physician, Dr. Lynette Sequeira who is equally fabulous and is as fierce as a tiger! I mean this in a good way as she herself is very attentive and caring. She spends the rest of her time at the St. Joseph Pediatric Emergency ward. Clearly, the passion of this office is to provide good care to children. The Doctors and staff themselves, are Mothers! In a day and age where everything is rushed and impersonal, this office exceeds my expectations for quality service. They never over book and run on time for the most part. Of course, on occasion the office runs a tad late, but nothing ridiculous! The area is safe, building very clean and easily accessible from the freeway. read more

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We are blessed that Dr. ALLEVATO and her team care for our son. They are friendly and kind. Well versed in their craft and I love how Dr. Allevato takes the time to give us resources online and print outs. Thank you Dr. allevato. The office is clean and decorative for children. I can say an overarching humbleness carries through Dr. Allevato and her team Thanks again for your attentiveness. This last visit I was informed and empowered. read more

The office is clean. The staff is great. Dr.Allevato is very warm and caring. Really takes her time, I never feel rushed. She always takes a seat, and takes her time. I have made same day appointments with no problem. I have seen both Dr.Allevato and her attending Dr., both are awesome. This office really does deserve 5 stars. To give less stars because YOU were late, or because THEY did not refer a list of Dr.s to you, that may or may not take your insurance, is a bit self absorbed! 1.Be there on time, there are other sick kids that shouldn't have to wait. 2. Once the office states they do not take your insurance or they are not excepting new patients, CALL your insurance company and get a list of Dr.s you can see. Stop being lazy and then knocking someone for not picking up your slack. read more

Dr Allevato is an incredible pediatrician and a wonderful person. We have a 6 month old and feel very lucky to have found her. She made sure to answer all of our questions and we never felt rushed. You can tell she loves her work and it shows in her wonderfully caring attitude. Staff is great as well! Office is very clean. Can't say enough good things. read more

Dr Allevato and her staff have been incredibly helpful and nice. I have been taking my 1 month old to her for her first few check ups and every time I leave feeling happy with their office. Dr Allevato spends a good amount of time with my daughter when we come in and always hears out and addresses our concerns. I look forward to bringing my daughter here for a long time read more

I am so pleased with the level of service from Dr. Allevato and her staff. Everyone (!!!) in the office has been so warm and pleasant since I started coming here with my first daughter 3 years ago. The office is clean, the nurses are super friendly, and Dr. Allevato really takes the time to explain things to you and give you options without making you feel bad about asking tons of questions...which I do. Now that my insurance is changing, I could cry that we can't keep her as our pediatrician. Having trouble finding someone else as good! read more

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Allevato. She has been my kids doctor going on 3 years now. From our first visit in her office when my 1 st child was a newborn we were given a blue booklet which is so informative. From fevers to coughs to first foods to rashes. When my husband and I have a question we always refer to this and it is so incredibly helpful. The minute you walk in to her office you are greeted by Barbara who is wonderful. The nurses are amazing and so nurturing to the little ones. They make them real right at home. Dr Allevato is so easy to talk to and answers all of your questions. She is very thorough and goes over everything with you. You never feel rushed in her office. My husband and I definitely made the right decision picking her for our children's Dr. read more

Doctor Angela has being the doctor of my daughter almost five years. I am bless to have her as the pediatrician of my daughter because she is a caring and lovely person. she cares of her patients as her own children. I recommend her to my friends and family. I am very happy with their office. Everybody there is very friendly. Mrs. Nadeau read more

I was super disappointed to find out that this office does not accept HMO insurance. The receptionist was not rude but she was not helpful or personable either. Maybe they are busy but you still should have some sense of people skills. I had read that they accept ST. Joseph's patients first. Nothing mentioned about what kind of insurance. You are dealing with new time moms and the least they could do is have a little bit more to say than short one word answers. No explanation was given as to why my insurance is not accepted. It was quite awkward. I'm very disappointed on how it was handled. read more

Very nice and friendly staff, was referred by family. The only negative I could give is the appointments. When you make an appointment it's usually about 2 to 3 months out or more. But that's understandable because they are pretty good there. read more

Dr. Allevato is an amazing pediatrician. I have taken both of my kids to her since they were born. Her office is extremely clean, the staff is friendly, and her care is beyond excellent! She is very honest and thorough and makes sure the kids feel comfortable when they are there. I would not take my boys to anyone else!!! read more

Doctor Allevato has been such a blessing in our life. Our son was born with Spina Bifida and has a few more health issues. Doctor Allevato makes sure to answer all of our many questions and she has helped us with some of our concerns. I love that she cares about helping us succeed as parents. As a first time mom I was very overwhelmed with the NICU and taking care of a medically fragile newborn. Doctor Allevato was there to support me. As our son has grown from an infant to a toddler, we are so grateful that Doctor Allevato has been by our side and a phone call away. Besides being an excellent physician, the office staff is wonderful and her office is bright, cheerful, and clean. I would highly recommend Doctor Allevato! read more

Just moved into the area & got a recommendation to see Dr. Allevato. My two kids needed to be seen for conjunctivitis & we were able to get in same day (saved us a trip to Urgent Care). The office staff was friendly & we were seen by another great Pediatrician. We hope to continue on as patients in this office. read more

I think she is a good doctor, but there were a few mistakes that have been weighing on me that I thought I'd share in case it helps someone. My daughter saw Dr. Allevato from birth till about 1.5 years. Dr. Allevato was great when it came to my daughter's colds and ear infections. However, I was not instructed on how/what to feed my growing girl (in terms of feeding solids, she was a breast-fed baby and nursed on schedule and on demand) and the nurses did not catch her weight drop between 6-12 months. At six months, she was 90th percentile weight. At 9 months, she was 30th percentile. I was told this is normal due to her crawling. At 12 months she was 10th percentile. Additionally, when she was weighed by the nurses at 12 months, they did not mention any problem. When I brought her in a bit later because of a cough (after the 12 month appointment), another doctor noted the weight issue. I started feeding her better and more and she was fine. That is my only real complaint. Another note (though not necessarily a complaint, just a heads up), she has a strong personality. She talks fast and prefers you to wait till the end for your questions, i.e. don't interrupt her (she will say, "wait till I'm finished."). She is knowledgeable, so if you like the quick, cut-to-the chase, matter-of-fact type, you won't mind. It always annoyed me personally. read more