Tamalpais Pediatrics is a welcoming, progressive and patient-centered pediatric practice located in Marin County, California.

Tamalpais Pediatrics is a welcoming, progressive and patient-centered pediatric practice located in Marin County, California.

Fall Vaccine Update

Flu vaccines have arrived! If your child has upcoming appointments, they may receive them then, or you can call us to schedule a flu shot appointment. Flu shots will also be available at our Saturday walk-in flu clinics (first come, first served) which will begin on Saturday September 27, from 9am - 12 pm, in our Larkspur office. Clinics will rotate between offices every Saturday until November 22.

Covid-19 Vaccines: Updated as of 9/23/25: We are now offering the COVID vaccine to all patients who want one. We will be offering COVID vaccines at our Saturday walk-in vaccine clinics to all patients six months and older who want them. Unfortunately, we do not yet have COVID-19 vaccine for those patients covered by Partnership Health Plan of California. We hope to be able to offer it to all patients soon.

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Partnerships Built on Trust

Choosing a pediatrician for your child is an important decision! We value effective communication and strive to establish long term relationships built on mutual respect and trust.

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New Patients Welcome

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s health. We welcome new patients starting at birth, and established patients can be seen up to their twenty-third birthday.

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We Accept Most Insurance

In order to best serve the families in our community, we take most insurances, including Medi-Cal. Please call our office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

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Get the Right Dose

Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medication. We can guide you on how much to give, based on your child’s weight.

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Resources You Can Rely On

Our Resource Guide provides you with reliable online resources and helpful tools to assist you in caring for your child. This includes a collection of over 800 patient education handouts from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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When it comes to ADHD, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Finding the right medication can take time, and factors like side effects, daily schedule, and insurance coverage all play a role. For many children, medications are started because they can improve focus and impulse control more quickly than non-medication strategies alone, allowing school and home life to feel more manageable while behavioral supports are put in place.

Our pediatric providers can help you weigh the options, whether it’s stimulants, non-stimulants, or non-medication strategies, and guide you through insurance requirements for prior authorizations or refills.

If your child has ADHD and you’re considering treatment changes, schedule an appointment so we can make a plan together.

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When it comes to ADHD, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Finding the right medication can take time, and factors like side effects, daily schedule, and insurance coverage all play a role. For many children, medications are started because they can improve focus and impulse control more quickly than non-medication strategies alone, allowing school and home life to feel more manageable while behavioral supports are put in place. Our pediatric providers can help you weigh the options, whether it’s stimulants, non-stimulants, or non-medication strategies, and guide you through insurance requirements for prior authorizations or refills. If your child has ADHD and you’re considering treatment changes, schedule an appointment so we can make a plan together. 415-461-0440 tamalpaispediatrics.com

Cow’s milk protein allergy occurs when a baby’s immune system reacts negatively to proteins in cow’s milk.

Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or fussiness after feeding. Both breastfed and formula-fed babies can experience this allergy, so it’s important to monitor symptoms regardless of feeding method. While some babies outgrow it, others may need ongoing formula changes or breastfeeding modifications.

We follow evidence-based guidelines to identify symptoms, confirm diagnosis, and create a safe feeding plan for your baby.

If your baby shows signs of a possible allergy, send us a portal message to schedule an evaluation and discuss feeding options.

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Cow’s milk protein allergy occurs when a baby’s immune system reacts negatively to proteins in cow’s milk. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, or fussiness after feeding. Both breastfed and formula-fed babies can experience this allergy, so it’s important to monitor symptoms regardless of feeding method. While some babies outgrow it, others may need ongoing formula changes or breastfeeding modifications. We follow evidence-based guidelines to identify symptoms, confirm diagnosis, and create a safe feeding plan for your baby. If your baby shows signs of a possible allergy, send us a portal message to schedule an evaluation and discuss feeding options. 415-461-0440 tamalpaispediatrics.com

Bullying doesn’t always look like playground shoving.

It can be whispered rumors, hurtful texts, or a child suddenly being excluded. The signs aren’t always obvious, but the effects can run deep. Start by keeping communication open at home. Let your child know they can tell you anything without fear of getting in trouble. Model kindness in your own interactions, and talk about how to handle conflict respectfully. Remind them that they have the right to feel safe and valued - at school, online, and everywhere in between.

If you suspect your child is being bullied, the providers at Tamalpais Pediatrics can help, whether it’s screening for emotional health, providing resources, or guiding you on next steps with the school.

Emotional health screenings are a routine part of wellness care, but we can also assess your child’s emotional well being at any point. Call us today if you have concerns.

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Bullying doesn’t always look like playground shoving. It can be whispered rumors, hurtful texts, or a child suddenly being excluded. The signs aren’t always obvious, but the effects can run deep. Start by keeping communication open at home. Let your child know they can tell you anything without fear of getting in trouble. Model kindness in your own interactions, and talk about how to handle conflict respectfully. Remind them that they have the right to feel safe and valued - at school, online, and everywhere in between. If you suspect your child is being bullied, the providers at Tamalpais Pediatrics can help, whether it’s screening for emotional health, providing resources, or guiding you on next steps with the school. Emotional health screenings are a routine part of wellness care, but we can also assess your child’s emotional well being at any point. Call us today if you have concerns. 415-461-0440 tamalpaispediatrics.com

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective layers around the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. While bacterial meningitis is the most urgent and requires immediate treatment, fungal meningitis can also be very serious, though it is much less common in children.

Symptoms may include sudden fever, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, or a purple rash.

The best prevention? Vaccines. Hib, meningococcal, and pneumococcal vaccines have significantly reduced bacterial meningitis rates in the U.S., making early protection especially important.

If your child develops sudden symptoms that concern you, call us or seek emergency care right away.

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Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective layers around the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. While bacterial meningitis is the most urgent and requires immediate treatment, fungal meningitis can also be very serious, though it is much less common in children. Symptoms may include sudden fever, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, or a purple rash. The best prevention? Vaccines. Hib, meningococcal, and pneumococcal vaccines have significantly reduced bacterial meningitis rates in the U.S., making early protection especially important. If your child develops sudden symptoms that concern you, call us or seek emergency care right away. 415-461-0440 tamalpaispediatrics.com

Antibiotics are powerful medications designed to treat bacterial infections, but they are not effective for viral infections like the common cold, most coughs, or the flu.

Overusing antibiotics can lead to serious issues, such as antibiotic resistance, which means that bacteria may become resistant to the drugs, making infections harder to treat in the future. It can also disrupt your child’s gut health, leading to stomach issues or other complications.

Always consult your pediatric provider at Tamalpais Pediatrics to determine if antibiotics are truly necessary. They will be able to provide the proper treatment plan based on your child’s symptoms and the type of infection they have.

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Antibiotics are powerful medications designed to treat bacterial infections, but they are not effective for viral infections like the common cold, most coughs, or the flu. Overusing antibiotics can lead to serious issues, such as antibiotic resistance, which means that bacteria may become resistant to the drugs, making infections harder to treat in the future. It can also disrupt your child’s gut health, leading to stomach issues or other complications. Always consult your pediatric provider at Tamalpais Pediatrics to determine if antibiotics are truly necessary. They will be able to provide the proper treatment plan based on your child’s symptoms and the type of infection they have. 415.461.0440 tamalpaispediatrics.com

Did you know texting while driving makes a crash 23 times more likely?

Talk with your teen about the risks, and lead by example.

Put the phone down, buckle up, and make safety the norm.

Start the convo today. Their life is worth it.

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Did you know texting while driving makes a crash 23 times more likely? Talk with your teen about the risks, and lead by example. Put the phone down, buckle up, and make safety the norm. Start the convo today. Their life is worth it. 415.461.0440 tamalpaispediatrics.com
Tamalpais Pediatrics

Larkspur Office

5 Bon Air Road, Suite 105
Larkspur, CA 94939

Map & Directions

Phone
(415) 461-0440

Fax
(415) 461-3792

Novato Office

251 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945

Map & Directions

Phone
(415) 892-0965

Fax
(415) 461-3792

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch

Saturday - Sunday
Closed

Appointments

To schedule an appointment for your child, call either office during business hours or send a request through your child’s patient portal account.

We are committed to seeing your child the same day if you feel they should be seen. During office hours, the advice nurse is available to answer any questions you might have.

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After-Hours

If your child’s illness or injury is life threatening, dial 911.

When we are closed, call (415) 461-0440, Option 1 to speak to an advice nurse.

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Poison Control Hotline
(800) 222-1222

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
www.988lifeline.org

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