Pediatricians in Santa Barbara, CA
Welcome to Petite Pediatrics
Dr. Charish Barry and her team of pediatric specialists are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to infants, children, and teens throughout the Santa Barbara area. Their concierge-style approach ensures that patients receive personalized care. We will always do everything in our power to find appropriate, successful solutions for your child’s needs.
Boutique medical care for children with a modern approach.
- Leading edge medical communication with providers and staff via text, email, video visits and phone.
- Parents invited to download the Spruce App and must have an active Annual or Virtual Peapod Membership for use.
Springboard Pediatric Supplements from Ortho Molecular Products is now exclusively available online to Peapod Members. Our goal is to provide supplements safe and securely by eliminating third-party distributors, which can expose children to product contamination, tampering and variable dosing.
- Petite Pediatrics Acute Care Pod: An Airstream Basecamp trailer has been set-up as our Acute Care Unit for children.
- Petite Pediatrics Car Visit: A select parking space has been designated for drive-up testing / car visits.
Childhood and Community Health:
Petite Pediatrics supports and requires childhood immunizations for our patients. This protects them against vaccine preventable illnesses and protects vulnerable populations such as infants and those who can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons.
Peapod Membership Program
The Peapod Membership Program is a concierge medicine program offered by Petite Pediatrics. It is a per family annual fee for non-medical services related to patients overall care. The Program is designed to help maintain the personalized level of service that is the hallmark of Petite Pediatrics and assures a high-quality, patient-centered medical home.
Our Blog
Food Allergies in Kids: Watching For Early Signs
Food allergies in children can be concerning, especially when symptoms appear suddenly or for the first time. Some reactions are mild, while others can be more serious and need quick attention. Food allergies can run in families, but that’s not always the case.
Signs Your Child May Have a Vitamin Deficiency
Children need a wide range of vitamins and nutrients to support healthy growth, brain development, energy levels, and immune function. As parents, we hope our kids will get what they need from a balanced diet, but providing one is sometimes easier said than done.
The Importance of Sports Physicals for Children: A Guide for Parents
This summary is based on an article by Dr. Chris Koutures posted on HealthyChildren.org. When sports season approaches, the requirement for sports physicals often sneaks up on parents. To simplify this process, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests scheduling a sports physical during your child’s routine well-child visit.