DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS
We care for children with autism, ADHD, genetic disorders, and other challenges to mental, social, emotional, and academic development.
AUTISM CONSULTATION
Autism Spectrum Disorder can take many different forms along a spectrum from mild to severe. In general, autism affects communication, social skills, and the ability to self-regulate.
Dr. Gary Feldman has specialized in diagnosing and designing tailor-made support plans for children with autism for over 15 years. If you are concerned about your child's developmental progress, or would like to get them evaluated for autism, click below.
ADHD CONSULTATION
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders affecting children, and may be associated with difficulty paying attention, poor impulse control, and high levels of activity. Because there is no distinctive test to diagnose ADHD, experienced physicians look at a variety of factors that usually require a consultation and thorough history. After diagnosis, interventions can go a long way to help children thrive at school and in the home.
CONSULTATION FOR LEARNING DISABILITY
There are a number of different neurological and genetic factors that can affect learning and academic success. In addition to challenges with processing, these factors can affect organization, time management, abstract reasoning, memory, and attention. We do consultations for evaluation of a variety of learning disabilities.
BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION
We evaluate and coordinate care for:
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Cerebral palsy
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Genetic disorders
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Developmental delay
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Intellectual disability
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Other challenges to mental, social, emotional, or academic development
Dr. Gary Feldman has extensive experience developing care plans for a wide variety of behavioral and developmental conditions in children. To learn more about how we can help, click below:
MEET OUR PROVIDERS
Gary Feldman, MD
Pediatric Sleep Specialist
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician
With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Gary Feldman founded Ocean Medicine after developing a longstanding reputation for excellence in pediatric sleep and behavior medicine as the Medical Director of the Stramski Children's Developmental Center at Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach since 2004. He was named 2010 Physician of the Year by Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach, and has been named a Southern California Super Doctor since 2014. He has received numerous other awards acknowledging his distinctions in behavioral pediatrics and sleep medicine, and is a sought-after speaker on these topics as well as international adoption medine.
Robert Lebby, MD, FAASM, FCCP
Adult Sleep Specialist
Pulmonologist
A native Californian, Dr. Lebby received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at UC San Diego before attending medical school at the University of Irvine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine, followed by fellowships in Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Disorders, and Critical Care – all at UCLA. During his 20+ years of experience treating sleep disorders, he has held directorships at multiple sleep laboratories, contributed to numerous medical journal publications, and conducted a number of talks on sleep apnea. Dr. Lebby is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the California Sleep Society.