All SOCPA offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, November 24th, 2011, with limited hours in our Ladera Ranch office on Friday, November 25th (Sick Visits Only--9am-1pm).  We will be back to our regular After Hours schedule on Saturday.   For more … [Read more...]

by Margaret van Blerk, M.D. November 2011 With so many of our children playing sports, we are seeing an increase in the number of sports-related injuries. Some of the most common injuries that we see are concussions. We have heard a lot about … [Read more...]

by John Mersch, MD October 2011 The tradition of celebrating Halloween is a central feature of the fall season in the U.S. While infants and toddlers are often oblivious to the costume selected by their parents, older children find excitement in … [Read more...]

In celebration of National Character Counts! week, this Saturday, September 24th, our Talega office doctors and staff will host our SOCPA prize wheel booth at the Character Counts! Jamboree in San Clemente.  This is an annual free family fair that … [Read more...]

by Nicole Tran, D.O. September 2011 It’s that time again to prepare for Back to School as the summer days gradually come to an end and we begin a brand new school year! We are reminded of the hectic schedules juggling school, homework, sports, … [Read more...]

The “Don’t Ask” Question of School Sports--Are You Using Performance-Enhancing Substances? by Stephen Tang, MD August 2011 As the days of summer become shorter and the prospects of a new academic year approach, we are faced with the … [Read more...]