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

After Hours Care

After-hours advice nurses are available when our offices are closed to provide guidance and help coordinating any needed care. Please call our main number at 415-461-0440 to reach an advice nurse. The Marin Health Pediatric After Hours Clinic now offers online scheduling.

*Please note that portal messages are not monitored when our offices are closed. For all urgent issues, please call our number. For emergencies, always call 911.

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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Saturday walk-in vaccine clinics are back this fall! We will begin in our Larkspur office on Saturday, September 26th from 9am to 12pm. We will alternate between our Novato and Larkspur offices each week. Saturday clinics are walk-in, on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would prefer to bring your child during the week, please call to schedule as soon as possible, as those appointment times will fill up quickly. Please note that flu and COVID shots will only be available for current patients.

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Saturday walk-in vaccine clinics are back this fall! We will begin in our Larkspur office on Saturday, September 26th from 9am to 12pm. We will alternate between our Novato and Larkspur offices each week. Saturday clinics are walk-in, on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would prefer to bring your child during the week, please call to schedule as soon as possible, as those appointment times will fill up quickly. Please note that flu and COVID shots will only be available for current patients.

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Flu shots are now available in both offices!

Call our office to schedule an immunization only visit on the nurse`s schedule or flu shots can be given during regular scheduled appointments.

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to build protection, which is why we encourage families to get vaccinated early in the season.

One common myth is that the flu vaccine can give you the flu. The flu shot cannot cause influenza because it does not contain a live flu virus. Some people may experience mild soreness, fatigue, or a low-grade fever afterward, which are normal signs that the immune system is responding to the vaccine.

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Flu shots are now available in both offices!

Call our office to schedule an immunization only visit on the nurse's schedule or flu shots can be given during regular scheduled appointments.

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to build protection, which is why we encourage families to get vaccinated early in the season.

One common myth is that the flu vaccine can give you the flu. The flu shot cannot cause influenza because it does not contain a live flu virus. Some people may experience mild soreness, fatigue, or a low-grade fever afterward, which are normal signs that the immune system is responding to the vaccine.

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Kids don`t just get sick during office hours.

Whether it`s a fever at bedtime, a medication question on the weekend, or a concerning symptom after the office closes, help is still available.

Our practice offers 24/7 after-hours access. Simply call our main office number, and you`ll be connected with a trained nurse or provider who can offer guidance, discuss home care recommendations, and help determine whether your child needs to be seen urgently.

Many concerns can be managed at home with the right advice, helping families avoid unnecessary trips to urgent care or the emergency room.

Save our office number in your phone today so you`ll have it handy the next time a question comes up after hours. We`re here for your family day and night.

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Kids don't just get sick during office hours.

Whether it's a fever at bedtime, a medication question on the weekend, or a concerning symptom after the office closes, help is still available.

Our practice offers 24/7 after-hours access. Simply call our main office number, and you'll be connected with a trained nurse or provider who can offer guidance, discuss home care recommendations, and help determine whether your child needs to be seen urgently.

Many concerns can be managed at home with the right advice, helping families avoid unnecessary trips to urgent care or the emergency room.

Save our office number in your phone today so you'll have it handy the next time a question comes up after hours. We're here for your family day and night.

415-461-0440
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Moving into a dorm is an exciting milestone, but many students arrive prepared for classes and forget to prepare for common health needs. Having a basic health kit on hand can make it easier to manage minor illnesses and injuries without scrambling to find supplies when you`re not feeling your best.

Before move-in day, take a few minutes to identify the location of the student health center, nearest pharmacy, urgent care, and emergency room. Knowing where to go before you need care can reduce stress when you`re sick or injured.

A little preparation now can help students stay healthy, independent, and focused on enjoying their college experience.

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Moving into a dorm is an exciting milestone, but many students arrive prepared for classes and forget to prepare for common health needs. Having a basic health kit on hand can make it easier to manage minor illnesses and injuries without scrambling to find supplies when you're not feeling your best.

Before move-in day, take a few minutes to identify the location of the student health center, nearest pharmacy, urgent care, and emergency room. Knowing where to go before you need care can reduce stress when you're sick or injured.

A little preparation now can help students stay healthy, independent, and focused on enjoying their college experience.

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It`s one of the most common questions parents ask: "When will my baby sleep through the night?"

The answer may not be what you expect. While some babies begin sleeping longer stretches by 4–6 months, many healthy infants continue to wake during the night well into their first year.

Part of the confusion comes from the phrase "sleeping through the night." In pediatrics, this often means sleeping 6–8 hours at a time, not necessarily from bedtime until morning.

Sleep patterns are influenced by age, feeding needs, growth spurts, illness, teething, developmental milestones, and temperament.

Remember, night waking does not mean you`re doing anything wrong. Infant sleep is developmental, and there is a wide range of normal.

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It's one of the most common questions parents ask: "When will my baby sleep through the night?"

The answer may not be what you expect. While some babies begin sleeping longer stretches by 4–6 months, many healthy infants continue to wake during the night well into their first year.

Part of the confusion comes from the phrase "sleeping through the night." In pediatrics, this often means sleeping 6–8 hours at a time, not necessarily from bedtime until morning.

Sleep patterns are influenced by age, feeding needs, growth spurts, illness, teething, developmental milestones, and temperament.

Remember, night waking does not mean you're doing anything wrong. Infant sleep is developmental, and there is a wide range of normal.

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“My child has a fever today; can they still get their vaccines?" The answer depends on what`s causing the fever and how your child is feeling.

In general, children with mild illnesses, such as a runny nose, mild cough, or low-grade fever, can often still safely receive vaccines.

However, if your child has a high fever, appears uncomfortable, or is experiencing a more significant illness, your provider may recommend postponing vaccines until they are feeling better. This isn`t because the vaccines are unsafe, but because it can be harder to distinguish vaccine side effects from symptoms of the illness, and the child may simply feel better waiting until they recover.

The good news is that most minor illnesses do not prevent children from staying on schedule with their immunizations.

Not sure if your child`s symptoms are severe enough to reschedule? Give our office a call before your appointment!

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“My child has a fever today; can they still get their vaccines?" The answer depends on what's causing the fever and how your child is feeling.

In general, children with mild illnesses, such as a runny nose, mild cough, or low-grade fever, can often still safely receive vaccines.

However, if your child has a high fever, appears uncomfortable, or is experiencing a more significant illness, your provider may recommend postponing vaccines until they are feeling better. This isn't because the vaccines are unsafe, but because it can be harder to distinguish vaccine side effects from symptoms of the illness, and the child may simply feel better waiting until they recover.

The good news is that most minor illnesses do not prevent children from staying on schedule with their immunizations.

Not sure if your child's symptoms are severe enough to reschedule? Give our office a call before your appointment!

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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