We love Dr. DiMundo - we feel that in order to be a pediatrician, you need a certain personality, and she has it! We have a three year old toddler who's seen her for multiple issues throughout the year, and a current four month old daughter who has seen Dr. D since birth. Despite, being a second time mom, I was taken aback how similar but also different babies were. I had some feeding issues with my daughter especially at the beginning, which I had never even imagined with my first. I really loved the fact that Dr. D was all about the well-being of my baby, but also me as a mother. Two areas of improvement I feel they could make is with their receptionist. If they could be more proactive about booking the next appointment upon parents walking out the door, this would be really helpful. Sometimes we forget about our next appointment, and then when we call back it is difficult to book as slots get filled up fast. Another area that I would really appreciate would be the time management. The wait time I've had averaged about 30-45 minutes after my scheduled time. And sometimes with a fussy baby or a cranky toddler, I run out of resources for entertainment! read more

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Highly recommend Jenna Roberts MD. Having known her for some time I can say that she has been caring and kind. Our family is lucky to have her as our pediatrician! read more

From birth through adolescence, Dr. DiMundo has given our children the very best care. She is as kind as she is smart, her bedside manner is just perfect; funny, knowledgable and genuine. When we were faced with several health issues, she was responsive and available, providing expertise and reassurance when we needed it most. Love her and Morningside so much. read more

We've been seeing Dr. Roberts since our oldest daughter was born eight years ago, and we now take all four of our children to her. We've seen most of the other doctors here at least once during last minute sick visits or those kind of things, and every doctor in the practice has been great. But most importantly - we can't speak highly enough of Dr. Roberts. She is fantastic with our kids - even when they are not being the easiest patients. We never feel rushed through an appointment either, which is huge. We can ask questions, and the doctor takes her time asking questions and really observing our children so she can see their developmental progress, breathing, whatever it might be. We've also never had to wait more than 10 minutes for an appointment, and most of the time we only wait 5 at most. The nurses are great too - they are the ones that have to administer all the shots, and they do it quickly and efficiently, which is the best you can ask for when you know it won't be pleasant for your baby. The only downsides are the parking (pretty much non-existent, but you learn tricks for where to find it), the front desk staff that could stand to be a little warmer (but they are usually fast on the phone when you call and need something, so hey, I'll take it), and the annual fee. I have to admit that when we chose Morningside three years ago, one of the big draws was that there was no annual fee. Since then they've implemented one, and we love Dr. Roberts enough that it's 100% worth it to stay - plus a lot of places charge them now. We've used the after hours nurse line, and we appreciate that they have that available and that we can get connected with a doctor if needed. Do I think the fee seems like a little much? Yes. But quality care from a kind and caring doctor and nurse staff can be hard to find these days, so I don't take for granted that our children are so well taken care of by Dr. Roberts and the Morningside team. Also, our youngest had RSV at 8 weeks old and we had a really scary experience with her that Dr. Roberts was there with us throughout. She went above and beyond. She even called the next day to check again on how she was doing. I don't think you can find better than Dr. Roberts, so whether she's at Morningside or any other practice - I'd go where she is! read more

I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Claudia Lau. She is a phenomenal doctor--they just don't come like her anymore. I couldn't have had a better experience; she is kind, caring, attentive, knowledgeable and actually cares. She truly listens to concerns. She checks-in, often, and without prompt, which is unheard of nowadays. I appreciate her and this practice immensely. I didn't know what I was missing. Thank you all! read more

Avoid this place at all costs. Parking is impossible. We have tried most doctors there and they are new grads or not so good. I wasn't impressed with any of them! They don't tell you over the phone nor the front desk that there is a $300 charge for kids under 8!! And when you call to let them know, they say oh they should have told you but ya we can't reduce the fee. They even took two insurances I had given them! Why in the world would someone go to this office when Santa Monica ucla has such better doctors and facility. And for a concierge fee so high, you get less service and not as good as a doctor than a low income medical clinic!! read more

We have gone to Dr Di Mundo since our daughter was born. In the beginning we would meet with her. Over the years the practice has grown and with it, the patient service and care has left the building. We were willing to put up with the half hour or 45 minutes wait because the visits were typically annual. When our daughter started exhibiting some behaviors that we really needed her help, she rescheduled our initial appointment and then on the second one the next day, calls us 1/2 hour late and since the call went directly to vmail, we call back exactly one minute later and they tell us she has left for the day and we need to reschedule and take our daughter out of school to see her when we know they will flake. I was already ambivalent towards this doctor experience but this was the final blow. We waited weeks to get the initial appointment only to be rescheduled and then have this happen. She never even called us back like she said she would in her message. So, not a fan and would not recommend a doctor who takes care of children who couldn't care less and doesn't make herself available. And, the office folks are soooo not friendly.after finding a new primary care doctor in the last two years who is beyond spectacular and her office team amazing, I now know what excellent doctor care should look like and this is not it! Stay away and btw, parking is brutal! No thanks! read more

We have two daughters, 11 and 8 and we absolutely LOVE Morningside Pediatrics. They helped us navigate a very tumultuous first 4 years of our daughters lives. Dr. Roberts is our primary pediatrician, but when our girls were younger and sick frequently :(, we had appointments with literally EVERY doctor in the practice. The front desk staff, nurses and doctors were always helpful and compassionate. We NEVER had a bad appointment and every pediatrician gave us the time we needed, and handled the multiple ear infections, numerous skin problems, pneumonia, broken elbow, and more with kindness, care and expertise. In the office, Dr. D stitched my then 1 yr olds eyebrow to perfection. When my second daughter was 2 yrs old, at her "well check-up," Dr. Roberts diagnosed a yet to protrude EYE CYST, that eventually needed surgery and could have potentially caused blindness in one eye. At birth, Dr. Roberts diagnosed an umbilical hernia that my second daughter ultimately needed fixed with surgery when she was 5 yrs old. When both of my girls seemed to be getting sick too frequently, she recommended we test for allergies as well as their immune systems, specifically to see if their infant pneumococcal vaccines had not sufficiently held in their bodies. Again, her diagnostic skills were impeccable. Too complicated to explain, but Dr. Roberts figured out the problem, we gave them a pneumococcal booster, and it was smooth sailing at that moment in our sick lives. There are more examples, but I will end here saying that Morningside Pediatrics is Amazing. Look no further if you need a kind, caring and talented pediatrician. read more

I have no bad things to say only a glowing review. We drive across LA to go here. They always have us in before 10am the days my kids are sick. Worth every second. My 5yo was nervous about her vaccine last time we came in and Dr. DiMundo sat and read books with her until she was comfortable. read more

I wouldn't go anywhere else. Neither would my teenager, to whom I offered to go to a "grown up" practice. Dr. DiMundo is the best pediatrician on the planet. She'll spend infinite time with you, quickly bonds with your kiddo and is knowledgeable about everything we've ever thrown at her. She has a great sense of humor and genuinely cares for kids of all ages. They've been expanding over the years and all of the other doctors are great as well. The office staff is very nice and incredibly responsive. They now have an online portal where you can reorder medication easily and they fill it in record time. I can't say enough good things about this practice. read more

Dr. Nguyen seems like the most efficient and thorough Dr at this office after seeing 3 different physicians. She sees our child as his main doctor whenever I schedule a visit; however, when having to bring my son in for unexpected visits and follow ups where we had to see other Dr's it does not feel like you get the same service. The rooms themselves feel pretty outdated. Even just a fresh coat of paint or fixing where there are some decals peeled off would be a big lift. It's weird when I go into the rooms and don't want to touch anything myself. They are neat and probably cleaned, but just the overall experience is lacking something. The front office staff seem friendly enough whenever we visit, but there are some practices I find unnecessary and a rip off. Like someone else mentioned about having to pay $18 to have something sent to another professional seems a bit much. We rented a machine for $20/week. When we called to say we couldn't return it by the next week and would opt to buy it for $65 they made it sound like no problem. I pay the remainder online through their website. I get a call that I owe money for the machine. Apparently the $20 I already paid is not included like deposit to purchase the machine. WTH. Most places do NOT work like that. Tacky. Also, when getting a 1 page basic sheet checked off so your kid can start attending daycare/preschool...just know they charge $15 for that! Really. It would also be nice if you tell your families this fee exists up front instead of just sending out a bill after the fact. I think it's time to find another office soon. Really wishing my insurance was still affiliated with UCLA :( Had the best doctors! They even gave a full print out summary of the visit, findings, information on specific issues you came in for, the stats and measurements taken that day. So efficient and with the times. read more

I do not recommend this place at all. Parking is nearly impossible. There are homeless people permanently camped outside of the building in a very narrow walkway that you cannot escape. The facility is extremely dirty, the rugs, furniture and toys have not been cleaned or replaced in decades. The staff/front desk don't care about patient care or helping parents. Finally, the after hours answering service and system for urgent calls after business hours is horrendous. It is not likely that you will get a call back from anyone within any reasonable time. The doctors are knowledgeable, but that just doesn't outweigh all the negatives that come with this facility. Save yourself and go somewhere else. read more

I came on here today just to get the quickest directions and was shocked to see all the negative reviews. We have been at this office for 7 years and are so happy. It's been a hard year during covid and Morningside has always made us feel like a priority whether it be squeezing us in at the last minute or setting up a virtual appointment. We see Dr. Jenna Roberts and she is amazing. Kind and caring and easy to talk to. She takes the time to explain everything and is great with kids. The whole office staff and nurses are great also. The addition of the annual fee was disappointing but this is only for small children. They stop charging after age 6 or 7. It makes sense because they spend a lot of time on the phone and email for smaller babies. We love Morningside. read more

I love Dr. DiMundo and her staff. They are kind, professional and truly care for the kids who come into their practice. She knows what she is doing and is always down to explain things in simple terms. Another wonderful thing is how quickly she responds to after hour/weekend calls. Truly a class act, if you are going to be parents and live on the west side, this is a doctor you can truly trust with your kids. read more

It's a relief as a parent to know you have great doctors, attentive nurses and staff at a nearby pediatrician's office. From ear infections to school forms, Friday afternoon fevers and COVID tests. We're grateful for the care my three kids get here. There are separate sick and well waiting areas and enough doctors that you'll always get in to see someone if you really need it. read more

I normally do not write reviews on yelp, but I was so disappointed to see all the negative reviews on here I wanted to share my nothing but positive experiences. My son is is currently 2 yrs 10 months and we have been seeing Dr DiMundo and other physicians there from the beginning. The entire staff is friendly and we never have issues with waiting more than 5-10 min when we have an appointment. Dr DiMundo is amazing and she has been there for Kellan since he was born. She is honest, caring and makes me as a first time mother feel comfortable that what she says is in his best interest. Anytime we need to come in on short notice and Dr DiMundo is not available any of the other doctors on staff have been more than competent and availability and flexible so we were able to get in. I would highly recommend this pediatrician to anyone and I have and will continue to do so based on our nothing but positive experiences. read more

Dr. Rickard has truly changed our family's life for the better. She is, by far, the best pediatrician we've had in our 13 years of parenting. She gives our kids an incredibly generous amount of attention and care, and is always compassionate and thoughtful, as well as informative. She diagnosed our daughter's celiac disease after so many pediatricians had overlooked it. I hope this review will lead other parents to her so she can give the same extraordinary care to your family. read more

I LOVE Dr. Jenna Roberts. She has been with us since my son was born. She has always been so patient and quick to respond to all our questions. It's really hard being first time parents and not knowing what to do. She takes the time to explain everything to us. She genuinely cares about all her patients and remembers everything. She even follows us up with us! She's always on time and has never made us wait at appointments. She's so resourceful and never makes me feel like anything is a "dumb question". She went above and beyond helping our family during the formula shortage since my son was on a very specific formula. She's also very smart and knows what she's doing. Our son is 7mos old now, he's happy and healthy thanks for all of her recommendations! read more

I've been taking both my children to Dr. DiMundo for 2.5 years - she is wonderful! I drive across the city to see her and I wouldn't have it any other way. I've seen other doctors when DiMundo wasn't available who have all been great. I've used their portal for questions, I've used their urgent care options, COVID vaccine clinics - always a great experience for both the kids and me. The only complaint I have is the street parking in a busy area but that's not their fault. They're worth it. read more

I took my son here since he was born. We love Dr. Nguyen, she's very personable and compassionate. However we stopped going because they started charging $240 per year per family just to take our son there for visits which doesn't make sense for us especially since he's now 4 and only needs to go once a year for his yearly check up. We recently transferred to a different pediatrician and they needed his medical record from Morningside. We shortly received a $18 bill from Morningside just to provide medical records for my son which I think is ridiculous. So needless to say we will never return here. read more

I used to love Morningside pediatric and all the doctors were equally good. Our pediatrician Dr. Ben-Artzi left during the pandemic along with multiple doctors we liked, like Dr. Nguyen. The new doctor, specifically Dr. Lau is incredibly bad and is quick to make assumptions and diagnosis without any testing to treat our children with antibiotics. Later when she was wrong she would argue because she didn't have the facts and again misdiagnosed and try to treat "uncontrolled" asthma. When we complained to the office we were assigned a new primary doctor, however often they will change our appt and when we arrive they tell us we are seeing Dr. Lau and any time we are sick she is the only doctor available. They acknowledged that we are not the only family and multiple families have complained about Dr. Lau. We've been going here for almost 10 years and loved it. Unfortunately, I don't recommend it anymore due to this new doctor which seems to be the only available doctor. The last 3-4 experiences with scheduling have not been positive. Dr. Roberts is amazing and Dr. DiMundo is too, however they are usually not available when we need last minute sick visits. read more

We love this practice. The doctors are great and we couldn't be happier with the level of service. We recently had a billing issue and Julie was wonderful to work with. Thank you Julie and the staff at Morningside Pediatrics. Highly recommended! read more

We absolutely love Dr. Demundo. She has helped our girls so much during a very difficult time. Dr. Demundo is caring and such a good listener. I highly recommend this pediatric doctor. read more

Our doctors are nice and I have nothing to complain about. BUT HERE are WHY I give them 1 star rating: 1) Takes hours before they call you back for any emergency. 2) I have experienced 4 different pediatricians since I started visiting 6 months ago. 3) I requested a medical records 1 months ago, and it is still hasn't been done, SO long? read more

This review is for Doctor Jenna. She is second to none. A patient's doctor in the most ideal sense of the word. She truly cares, is SO incredibly thorough, approaches each patient and their individual needs and issues with a keen, focused eye, and has the most wonderful bedside manner imaginable. My children adore her, trust her, and strive to make her laugh when they get to see her, (as do I.) When my son was born, his issues were overlooked by other doctors (in the hospital even), and yet Dr. Jenna immediately saw the areas of concern within minutes of examining him. It could have been a very scary moment, but she delivered the news of her concern with a positive, honest way that we felt comforted and hopeful when leaving the office. We knew she had all of our backs, and steered us in the right direction every step of the way. Here we are, many years later, and he's a thriving, typical boy who barely shows any trace of his earlier ailment. I credit her guidance with much of his success. I literally thank God we found her, now well over a decade ago. I wouldn't dream of seeing another doctor. She is a gift to pediatrics and medicine in general. If only more doctors were like her, we'd all be in better shape. read more

UNPROFESSIONAL & A LETDOWN. We selected Dr. Dimundo as our pediatrician based on a friend's recommendation plus that she spoke Spanish. However she failed to show up at the hospital on our baby's birth and failed to notify us. Instead her colleague arrives and says Dr. Dimundo is on vacation and offers no apologies she couldn't make it. I called their office & asked if Dr. Dimundo was on vacation and was told she was NOT on vacation and was there at the office. Thanks Dr Dimundo and Mornigside for lying to your new patient, so professional. The next day the same colleague shows up again, and again no apologies Dr. Dimundo couldn't make it. Making matters worse, the colleague had a lousy bedsde manner, was completely unhelpful & acted like a recent med school grad. Basically all the qualities you look for in your new pediatrician when your baby's born. The next day we switched to a pediatrician we had met previously and really loved at PACIFIC OCEAN PEDIATRICS and told her what happened. She came to our rescue at the hospital within 2 hours and saved the day. We love her, she is awesome and so have all our successive visits to Pacific Ocean Pediatrics. They're AMAZING! read more

Working with Morningside Pediatrics has been such a frustrating endeavor. Complaints: 1. INSURANCE: They'll say they accept your insurance, won't tell you if they actually don't accept it, and then send you bills for hundreds to thousands of dollars months later if your insurance isn't in their network to begin with. Would be nice to know up-front, right? 2. TESTING SERVICES: Our son has been through three rounds of antibiotics with Morningside, because their in-house strep-throat test has indicated positive each time he's gone in. When we got the fourth positive result (in a six month span) due to a cold he was having, my wife insisted that the result be sent out to a professional lab for verification. What do we find out? Our son tests positive for all minor strep-tests due to certain anti-bodies, but in reality, doesn't have strep throat and has to have the more professional test administered. I don't mind this mistake happening the first time, but you would think better protocols would be in place by test #2? And it was my wife who insisted on further testing, as Morningside was perfectly fine with pumping our son up full of antibiotics. 3. SCHOOL REPORT: We asked Morningside to fill out a school health form, for our son's preschool, considering he's been to Morningside about 4 times in the last 6 weeks. Their response? Nope, we had to come in and purchase another appointment that was not going to be covered by insurance (the funny thing is that they still say it will be covered, when I know perfectly well I'll get a bill in a month for the full price). The one compliment I'll give is that they outsource an emergency number line to a call center ran by nurses in Ohio - those ladies have been great. Otherwise, in regard to Morningside, it's lousy medicine and terrible billing. This has been a god-awful experience for us. We are now sending our son to Paracelsus in Pasadena, ran by Dr Simon Barker - been a terrific experience so far! Thank you all for reading - Miguel read more

We love Dr. DiMundo: very efficient and down to earth USC trained doc, doesn't rush through the visits or make you feel like your questions and/or concerns are stupid or unwarranted (especially as a new parent), gives recommendations and educational advice for vaccines/flu shots on schedule but is open to parental choice (I chose yes vaccines, but no flu shot), returns calls same day or within 2 hours after hours before 10pm and emergent calls even sooner, very clean office & waiting room with nice and mellow staff, parking in lot through driveway just east of office is validated by pharmacy if you need Rx filled. Also just added cute, artsy decorations to exam rooms! read more

I have been coming here for just over 6 months now. They have always been attentive and helpful when calling with any issues and I haven't had problems getting in to see our doctor with medical issues on the same day. I see one of the newer doctors there (Dr Ben-Artzi) and she is great with my daughter and very friendly. I encourage anyone new to the area to try them. Parking can be a bit of a pain but there is a big paid lot behind the building that is only $3 or so depending on how long your visit is. read more

for mothers' alert! my baby is allergic to cow's milk protein !!! since we left the hospital she was a patient of dr Rebeca dimundo, despite extra consultations and a lot of complaints from us about it . She never found out !!! Questions like - why is the baby crying so much? She doesn't take any nap - as a mother I knew something was wrong-to me she looked like in pain all the time- . we found in another pediatrician that she was simply allergic . Dr dimundo told us ( it is nothing wrong) your baby had gas just that give simeticon ou use windy for her gas ! when she was actually inflamed and allergic to cow's milk protein. I've never been oriented towards anything. I felt desperate cause she was hearing us ! I do not recommend it, at all !! not only because of the mistake they made, but the pain that the baby went through unnecessarily and because of the rudeness and harshness that the nurses treated the baby with during the vaccine and check up. read more

Dr. Roberts is the reason my husband and I pay for private insurance for our daughter. She is AMAZING!! We knew from the minute we did the interview, before our daughter was born, that she was the one. Her bedside manner makes it super easy to talk to her, and she has been great with our daughter from the day she was born. We have also seen another doctor there, and she was great. I really do not understand all of the negative reviews at all. This office and the doctors are wonderful. We have NEVER waited more than 10 minutes for an appointment, even a same-day appointment when our daughters rash got out of control overnight. Yes, the parking is terrible (it's Santa Monica, people) but give yourselves an extra 5-10 minutes and parking within a block or two is easily found. They answer emails promptly and always address our concerns with heart. We have needed to see 2 outside doctors for our daughters care, as well as get over the counter meds, and Dr. Roberts always gives us a written list of who she recommends and the brands of OTC medicine to use. Thank you, Morningside!! read more

Dr D is the best pediatrician in the world. She is kind, smart and a true ally to the families she cares for. I feel so lucky to have her on my side helping me look out for my kids. There is no one better. The office staff are also fantastic and make getting in and out a breeze! read more

Dr. DiMundo has been our pediatrician for the last 6 years and I love, love, love her and her staff. I have referred several friends to her, who also see her. Yes, oftentimes you have to wait, but when you are the one whose child is sick, things take a little longer than expected and everything gets backed up. I could probably see one of the other doctors and by-pass the wait, but I prefer to wait for Dr. D - she is so knowledgeable, intelligent, down to earth, compassionate and pragmatic. I totally trust her and know she always has my kids' best interest at heart. I have seen at least 3 of the other doctors at the practice and they've all been good, but they can't replace Dr. D for me. As for billing, I've never had any serious issues in the time we've been going there. It's a busy practice, but I think they do a great job of keeping the ship running well! read more

I love this lady. She is awesome with my daughter, who is a screamer but Rebecca doesn't even seem to notice. I like that she is not an over medicator and that she calls ya back when you leave a message. The same day. Her office is small and sweet and her nurse is so amazing. I do wish the parking options were better but, it's Santa Monica, what can I expect? read more

First off, we love Dr Roberts, she's wonderful. We have been taking our son to Morningside pediatrics since birth. We live in Calabasas, so driving all the way to Santa Monica is not easy, but Dr Roberts was worth the drive. We took our son in for his 9 month check up/vaccine, and didn't notice until we'd gotten home that he hadn't received his flu shot. I called the office right away and was told they were out and would have the shot in a couple weeks. I would be put on a waiting list. When I hadn't heard from them, I called a few weeks later and they said they still don't have anything. My son's now 12 months old, and still have yet to receive a call from the office. So naturally called again to see what is going on and the person on the phone said " we have the shot and have called EVERYONE on the waiting list" (mind you this is all during the pandemic so giving my son his flu shot is very important to us). I told her I never got a call, but she said they called everyone and I must have missed the call. I explained there is no way I'd missed the call, but even if I had, I would have gotten a message. Like most, I have my phone on me at all times. Without an apology or explanation she said "so when do you want to come in?" Since I was so angry at that point, I replied that I need time to figure out what I want to do; and she just hung up the phone on me! So if you're ok with paying extra to go to an office who's staff is this rude and clearly do not care about your child's well-being, then this is the office for you. read more

During my previous visit to Morningside it was an hour and fifteen minutes from the time of my appointment before we saw a doctor. Because I did not allot 2 hours for my son's appointment (and only had $15 cash to pay for parking) we were unable to stay and I had to leave and reschedule a time for him to come in for just his vaccinations. Skip to today.. My son had to have his toe pricked and the nurse asked me to put him on the table so that she can "restrain him". I told her that I would rather not do that and that I will hold him on my lap. (I had to have the same conversation with a different nurse the last time my son got shots). She explained that it doesn't work on the table because the kids will kick and she needs to be able to hold his legs down while I hold his arms down and I let her know that I did not feel comfortable doing that and that I can easily hold his foot and his toe (19mos/20lbs) She replied very reluctantly and said "ok we will do it your way but if it doesn't work it isn't my fault, its yours." My fault? Bye Morningside. (And my son sat still as a stone while she held his bog toe for the 1 second prick). read more

The office and the pediatrician cares VERY MUCH about your wallet more than you. We used to go to there, but since they stopped taking insurances and started concierge service for a quite high annual fee, we opted out and went to a different pediatrician. For continuation of care, the new pediatrician requested records directly from this office, and we received a bill for the medical record transfer (it is highly unprofessional and unethical to charge money to transfer care to another physician, by fax). Just be careful, I hope you will not be the next victim. Pediatricians have to make a living, but trying to squeeze every penny out of their patients is not professional or ethical, and this shows the true heart from this clinic. read more

I'm giving this office 2 stars and not 1 because Dr. Dimundo and the 3 other doctors we saw were all very nice. But sometimes nice does not work, especially when it comes to the care of your newborn. Dr. Dimundo was the pediatrician that came to see my newborn and I at the hospital upon delivery and reassured me she would be the very same doctor we would see from now on at her office. Before we checked out the hospital we knew our daughter had jaundice but she told us it wasn't bad. On the 3rd day,and now checked out of hospital and home, I noticed my baby was extremely jaundice and I called the office to ask if it was ok or if I should bring her in for a check up. The receptionist told me to bring her in same day and we would be seen by the doctor. Upon arrival to the office, I notice the parking lot was so small and had limited parking. Not just that, but it was open with no cover so if you have a newborn and it is raining or super cold, be prepared to have all the needed stuff to keep your child dry and warm. Most of the front desk girls there have such attitudes and forget they are dealing with parents with sick children or newborns. Once we got into the exam room, they told us we were seeing another doctor and that dr. Dimundo was not available to see us today. I was furious because I was told on the phone I'd be seeing her for sure. I had no choice but to see the other assigned doctor. She suggested that my newborn get her bilirubin checked again, even though she just got pricked 2 days prior at the hospital, to see her results. So we did just that and watched my poor baby go through that pain again. They said they would call us with the results by end of day. Next thing you know, we were told to bring our baby back in again the next day for another heel prick to check her bilirubin again. Again, we got the call later that day and we're told to come back the next day for a 3rd heel prick. This time it was done by a female nurse, who caused so much pain and discomfort to my child I couldn't handle it anymore and kept telling her to stop because she was hurting her at that point. The other 3x she got her heel pricked was by the guy there, who is soooo much better at it then her. After all of these tests, and seeing 3 different doctors, other than Dr. Dimundo, I finally brought my baby girl back in a 4th time and got to see dr. Dimundo with the final results of her bilirubin and she said she was on the road to being A-Ok! I experienced other concerns that were not addressed properly or diagnosed properly and that is what lead me to seek a second opinion with another pediatrician in the area. At my second opinion visit l, I told the new pediatrician about her bilirubin, gas issues she has had since day 1 of birth, milk tongue, etc. And basically dr. Dimundo and her office did not need to prick my baby's heel so many times over and over again. 2 other doctors told us that it was not necessary and that babies tend to have jaundice and it goes away in a month and as long as they are eating well, gaining weight and get some natural sunlight, they are okay and will not suffer any serious injuries. Dr. Dimundo also failed to notice that my baby had lip and tongue tie and was very serious for her latch and gas issues. She also had thrush and diagnosed it as milk tongue, which also contributed towards her gas and discomfort. As you can imagine, I was furious to hear all of this and wanted nothing else to do with her office. I ended up having to take my poor 1 month old to a pediatric dentist and having her lip and tongue tie lasered off so she could have a good latch and help with all her gas and stomach issues. If this was properly examined at the hospital by dr. Dimundo from day one, my poor baby wouldn't have suffered so much for a month and then after with the laser. The hospitals now do it once the babies are checked for that. This really upset us the most along with all the unnecessary heel picks they performed on her. To top it all off, I was charged $18 to have my babies records copied and sent to the new pediatrician. I was barely a patient of Dr. Dimundo for less than a month. What cost u guys $18???? When I called to make my final payment with Leslie and I asked about it, she gave me an attitude, again like she always has on the phone. I paid it and now I am happy we have moved on to a new pediatrician that values the safety, care, and well being of their little patients. Oh, and the best part of it all is, we see the same doctor always and there are NO nurses involved ever! read more

My family was very unhappy with the service Dr. Dimundo provided. She took days to return a message and does not seem to remember previous discussions (which I'm assuming are in the chart?) . She is very friendly and nice- but after several small problems and then a much larger issue we did not feel comfortable trusting her with our daughters medical care. My biggest issue was the time it took for her to return a call about something that we thought was urgent - over 48 hours. read more

Dr. DiMundo is a fantastic pediatrician. Wonderful bedside manner, super down-to-earth and a wizard at diagnosing even the most obscure of symptoms. We've been with her for seven years now and wouldn't even think about seeing anyone else. Both of my kids like her and I always feel better after getting her advice. The nurses are awesome, parking is easy, and they take insurance. You can't beat MorningsidePediatrics. read more