Best Pediatrician Modesto Near Me

4worldlovers: To provide high quality, comprehensive healthcare to the children of the Central Valley

To nurture, advance and protect the health and well being of children.


To provide the highest quality healthcare for children in an environment that supports the needs of our patients.

To serve as an advocate for improving the health status of children

Regular well-child visits or “check-ups” are strongly recommended to monitor your child’s health and development. These visits provide us an opportunity to observe your child’s progress, to screen for potential problems, to provide immunizations, and to offer advice and counsel. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends well visits at the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, 3 years, 4 years, and then annually

Immunizations are an important way to protect your child from specific diseases, particularly in their early years. The providers at Valley Oak Pediatrics fully endorse the immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

We recommend that your newborn baby be seen in our office at 3-5 days of life to ensure a healthy transition from the womb to the world. For those parents who request it, we offer circumcision for newborn boys in the first 2 weeks of life. We also offer prenatal visits as a “meet and greet” opportunity for expectant families.

This is typically performed at the same time as the annual physical, though your school/sport may require a separate visit. The sports exam sometimes includes a slightly different focus. We can provide a generic form for sports clearance, but some schools require their own form (please bring with you to the visit).

Sometimes your child just isn’t feeling well. We often have same-day appointments to get your ill child in quickly to be checked for a variety of illnesses including ear infections, strep throat, upper respiratory infections (“colds”), urinary tract infection, rashes, and many more.

4worldlovers: Pediatrics isn’t just something Dr. Hernandez does, it is a part of who he is. Dr. Hernandez's extensive experience and commitment to excellence is what has made him into one of the top-rated pediatricians in the Modesto area. His more than thirty-five years of experience in pediatrics and his love of the field ensures that he is not only proficient in his current practice, but fully up to date with the latest developments that the discipline has to offer.

Bevin Machado and Kim Heister, Dr. Hernandez's exceptional staff, have been with him for more than a decade. Together, they partner with parents to raise healthy, happy, well-adjusted children and young adults, capable of achieving their full potential. They are always prepared to treat the many diseases and problems of childhood from infancy onward, but prefer, whenever possible, to focus on preventative medicine.

Through periodic exams, indicated immunizations, and nutritional advice, Dr. Hernandez and his team can help you make and keep your children healthy. By setting regular appointments, you allow Dr. Hernandez to detect and promptly treat any health issues that may arise in your children's development. Dr. Hernandez and his staff are committed to providing exceptional pediatric care, while making sure to tend to each child’s specific needs. By choosing Dr. Hernandez as your child's pediatrician, you are ensuring the best possible care for your child’s health – and what could be more important?

4worldlovers:
Not accepting new patients I am closed to general new patients, but do accept referrals from other physicians and from the community for behavioral consultation for ADHD / autism / Asperger’s / Tourette's / and general behavioral concerns.

While we strive to keep this list up to date, it's always a good idea to check with your health plan to determine the specific details of your coverage, and to contact the doctor's office to verify acceptance of your particular plan.


Acne treatment, ADHD evaluation and management, Allergy treatment, Asperger's syndrome, Attachment parenting, Attention deficit disorder (ADD), Autism spectrum disorders, Bedwetting, Behavior problems, Child development, Children of LGBTQI+ couples, Circumcision, Co-sleeping, Dermatology

Board member of the Children's Crisis Center, Stanislaus County; Member of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Stanislaus County