Our medical home model coordinates patient care across our practice and the healthcare system as a whole, creating teams that communicate and collaborate more efficiently to deliver top-quality pediatric care. At Coastal Kids, this patient-centered, team-based approach is the driving force behind everything we do.

Our medical home model coordinates patient care across our practice and the healthcare system as a whole, creating teams that communicate and collaborate more efficiently to deliver top-quality pediatric care. At Coastal Kids, this patient-centered, team-based approach is the driving force behind everything we do.

At Coastal Kids, (formerly Southwest Pediatrics) our team of highly qualified pediatricians, nurse practitioners and medical support staff deliver stellar care to patients of all ages, from newborns to adolescents and beyond.

Dr. Chen offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day appointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. His MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in Bakersfield. Dr. Chen sees fewer patients, which means he has more time to offer. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Chen is... Read More about Dr. Steven Y. Chen, MD

Dr. Heidrick offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day appointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. His MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in Bakersfield. Dr. Heidrick sees fewer patients, which means he has more time to offer. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Heidrick is... Read More about Dr. John T. Heidrick, DO, FAAFP