Pismo Beach Pediatric Center
At Pismo Beach Pediatric Center, our pediatricians care for the specific needs of infants, children and adolescents and advocate for their healthy development. We’ve created a nurturing environment where young patients and their parents can feel at ease while receiving expert treatment for acute and chronic conditions as well as education and guidance in preventive care. Need specialty care? Your pediatrician will determine your child’s needs and coordinate the right care plan with the appropriate pediatric specialist. Virtual visits are available.
Ashlie Tam, DO
Dr. Tam is a board certified pediatrician who earned her doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and a master’s degree in nutrition from the University at Buffalo.
Nicole Simental, FNP
Nicole Simental, FNP is a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with over 3 years of experience in providing exceptional health care to children from infancy through adulthood. She has 15 years of prior RN experience within the Pediatric ICU and the Neonatal ICU. Nicole earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Northern Arizona University.
Throughout her career, she has been committed to delivering comprehensive and holistic care, focusing not only on treating illnesses but also on promoting overall wellness and preventive care. She works closely with families to ensure they are well-informed and supported in their child’s health journey, offering guidance on nutrition, growth, development, and behavioral issues.
Office - Pismo Beach
Our office is located on the 2nd floor. When you get off the elevator, make a left and you will see our main entrance. In addition to the main entrance, we also have a "sick entrance" around the corner for anyone with cold symptoms.
- Newborn care through adolescence
- Well Child Visits
- Immunization/Vaccine for Children
- Physical Exams and Sports Physicals
- Evaluating a child's physical, emotional, and social development
- Circumcisions
- Developmental delays
- Mental health
- Eating disorders
- Complex medical needs
- Constipation
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Acne
- Eczema
- Prematurity
- ADHD
- Autism
- Healthy active living
- Puberty
- Prescribing medications, such as pain relievers and antibiotics
- Providing general health advice
Well Child Visits
Your baby will see the pediatrician frequently the first two years of life. This is because a lot of development occurs in your baby’s first years, and the pediatrician will monitor this growth and determine that your baby is developing normally. If any developmental concerns arise, your pediatrician will refer you to the appropriate pediatric specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
A typical well child visit includes visits at the following ages:
- The first week visit (3 to 5 days old)
- 1 month old
- 2 months old
- 4 months old
- 6 months old
- 9 months old
- 12 months old
- 15 months old
- 18 months old
- 2 years old (24 months)
- 2 ½ years old (30 months)
- 3 years old
- 4 years old
- 5 years old
- 6 years old
- 7 years old
- 8 years old
- 9 years old
- 10 years old
- 11 years old
- 12 years old
- 13 years old
- 14 years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old
- 19 years old
- 20 years old
- 21 years old
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers contracts with most health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, and provides health care services that fit your health plan benefits. If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, contact the office where you would like to be seen and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CenCal
- Cigna
- Coventry – First Health
- Health Net
- Healthsmart – Interplan
- MCS
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Multiplan – Beech Street
- Networks by Design
- Physicians Choice Medical Group
- United Healthcare
- United Tricare
- Western Growers
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What makes our Pediatric team stand out?
We are the only pediatric group in South San Luis Obispo County and we have a bilingual staff who speak both English and Spanish. We follow the most recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. We also participate in the Reach Out and Read literacy program, which provides each child with a book at every well visit. We are accepting new patients and look forward to meeting and caring for your child.