We are a pediatric medical practice committed to providing high-quality care to children and young people from birth through age 22.
Santiago Pediatrics is located in Lake Forest (southern Orange County), California. We are committed to helping patients and families understand how to care for children with common childhood illnesses and prevent future health problems with emphasis on cultivating healthy lifestyles and nutrition, which can be best accomplished at a young age.
You can handle the routine minor cuts, bruises, and sniffles but when your child has a more serious injury or illness, turn to Santiago Pediatrics. We provide health services that focus on the growth and development needs of infants, children, and young adults. At Santiago Pediatrics, our pediatricians are dedicated to helping your child stay well and treat every family patient with warmth and compassion.
Please note, uninsured patients can also be seen for a fee. If you are or your child is a patient of ours and have lost your insurance, please talk to us. We want to help.
Phone
(949) 364-2229
Location
24432 Muirlands Blvd. Suite 111 Lake Forest, California 92630
We are located in the Muirlands Medical Building near the corner of Ridge Route and Muirlands, Please note that the building is set back from the road behind a child care center.
Hours
M-F 8:30a–5p
SERVICES
Newborn Checkups
Well Child Checkups
Vaccinations
Teen Checkups
Sports Physicals
Sick Visits for Illnesses
Developmental Evaluations
Standardized Developmental Screenings powered by CHADIS.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Aetna | Blue Cross PPO | Blue Shield PPO | CalOptima Community Network | CalOptima | CHOC Health Alliance | CalOptima Direct | CalOptima Monarch | Cigna | Medi-Cal | UFCW | United Healthcare |
Uninsured patients can also be seen for a fee.* Please call for more information about insurances we participate with, This is a partial list.
*If you are or your child is a patient of ours and you have lost your insurance, please talk to us. We want to help.
The Team
James L. Kay, D.O - Board Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Kay graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002, a medical school known for primary care physician training. After graduating from medical school, his wife's career brought him to southern California, where he completed his pediatrics residency at Loma Linda University. He has experience working in several pediatric practice and hospital environments, and enjoys teaching students who rotate through the office.
Yvette Perdomo, MD - Board Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Perdomo graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in biochemistry, then graduated from the University of California, Irvine—College of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing roller hockey, and being a fan of Star Wars.