Smita Tandon, MD

About Smita Tandon, MD

Caring for Kids, Teens & Young Adults in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa  and Other Nearby Communities

At Dr2Kids Medical Group, we believe in building a brighter, healthier future for every child. Whether you're a first-time parent or have a growing teen, our experienced team is here to support your family at every stage—from birth through age 21.

Led by Dr. Smita Tandon, we specialize in personalized pediatric care that puts comfort, connection, and communication first. Families trust us not just for our clinical expertise, but because we truly care. Our mission is to provide quality care that will last a lifetime, striving to be a safe and comfortable place for today’s children and their families to address their medical needs and concerns.

From taking care of each individual child to managing care for and helping families navigate  children with complex diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Asthma just to name a few, our providers and staff are there for you.

Why Families Choose Us

• Friendly, Family-Like Atmosphere: We treat every patient like part of our own family. Many of our patients stay with us from infancy through young adulthood—and often refer friends, neighbors, and extended family.

• Comprehensive Care: From everyday checkups to complex health concerns, we provide a full range of pediatric and young adult services.
• Easy Access to Support: Got a question after hours? We’re just a call away. We’re committed to being available when your family needs us.

Our Services

We care for:

• Newborns
• Children
• Adolescents
• Young Adults (up to age 21)

Common Services:

• Well-child visits and physical exams
• Vaccines and immunizations
• Newborn care and parent education
• Support for developmental disabilities
• Acne treatment and skin care
• Management of chronic conditions
• Allergy management
• Comprehensive asthma care to reduce ER visits and improve daily life

Asthma Management That Works

We know asthma can be stressful for both kids and parents. That’s why we focus on long-term solutions that help reduce hospital visits, missed school days, and costs. Our team works with you to create a personalized asthma care plan that fits your family’s lifestyle.

A Place to Learn and Grow — For Patients and Future Providers

At Dr2Kids Medical Group, we’re proud to be a teaching clinic led by Smita Tandon, MD. We welcome medical students, residents, and nurse practitioner students who are training to become the next generation of compassionate, knowledgeable healthcare providers.

By teaching in a real outpatient setting, we show future clinicians how to deliver high-quality, personalized care to children, teens, and young adults. This also means your family benefits from a care team that’s engaged, current, and constantly learning.

As an active teaching site, we’re also able to provide access to the latest clinical research and trials—offering patients valuable opportunities to participate in new treatments tailored to their health needs.

We’re honored to care for your family while helping shape the future of medicine.

Disclaimer

Our clinic follows clinical care guidelines laid out by both local and national agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services,  the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) .

As a patient of our clinic, you may be seen by either male or female medical students or residents and their supervising physician.

Adolescent Health Quick-Links

• 🎒 [School & Sports Physicals] – Fast-track exams required for athletic participation and school compliance.
• 💉 [Teen Vaccine Schedules][https://www.immunize.org/official-guidance/cdc/rec-schedules/] – Up-to-date ACIP immunizations including Tdap, Meningococcal, and HPV.
• 🧠 [Mental Health Support] – Confidential clinical screenings and guidance for teen anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
• 🔒 [Our Teen Privacy Policy] – Learn how California's split-visit model protects your teen’s evolving healthcare privacy.
• 🥕 [Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling] – Expert clinical advice on sports nutrition, sleep hygiene, and body wellness.
• ✨ [Acne & Skincare Management] – Customized medical treatments for adolescent acne and chronic skin conditions.

Insurances

• Aetna
• Anthem
• Blueshield Of California
• CalOptima
• Cigna
• HealthNet
• MediCal
• Oscar
• United Healthcare

Specialties

• Pediatrician
• Family Physician

Services

• Adolescent Care
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Autism
• Other Services (Sick & Well Visits)
• Sports Physicals
• Vaccines