July 8, 2025

Please review the updated change to the After Hours Urgent Care location and contact information:

UCSF Health - Pediatric After- Hours  Urgent Care
UCSF staffs  a pediatrician weeknights from 5:30pm-9:30pm,  weekends from 12:30pm-5:00pm and holiday hours 9:00am-5:00pm. To schedule an appointment for urgent care clinic please call  415-502-7000  (if you unsure  Located at 2920 Telegraph Ave Suite 200 Berkeley, CA 94705

Announcements

Current Patients

New Patients: Look right (web) or Scroll down (mobile) for a section devoted to you!
Access your child's medical record, email your doctor and pay your bill.

Don't have an account?
 Sign up using the Patient Portal Form.
Click the buttons below after 5:00pm to book urgent care appointments for the next morning. Appointments are available weekday mornings 8:00am - 9:00am and Saturdays 9:30am - 12:00pm. 
FLU VACCINE AND COVID

Online scheduling is no longer available, please call our office if you need to schedule an appointment. 

Online scheduling will re-open the Fall of 2025. We will update our website once available.
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Dear Friends, 

It's "Time to Say Goodbye."
 
As you know, I have been gradually reducing my days in the office over the past few years. I shall be retiring from active practice on May 15, 2025. Please notify East Bay Pediatrics staff of your provider preference for ongoing care. Families who have designated me as the primary provider for their children should choose one of my colleagues to serve in this role. I am very enthusiastic about the ten board-certified pediatricians who practice at East Bay Pediatrics. All of these physicians are experienced providers with intelligence, skill, judgment, and concern for patient care. 

Our two newest associates Beth Hodges, and Lauren Bouton are exceptional caregivers with many years of private practice experience in other locations. 

It has been both a privilege and a pleasure to have provided care to thousands of children over the past 50 years. I have much enjoyed the role as your consultant on how you want to raise your children - the relationships have been rewarding, the ability for us to educate each other has been invaluable, and the opportunity to promote wellness and to prevent illness has been my goal. Communication and compassionate care have been important guiding principles. 

I am proud that East Bay Pediatrics will continue to serve our children and adolescents in independent practice for our community in the years to come.

I shall miss all of you and the outstanding staff at East Bay Pediatrics.
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Sincerely,
,
Richard L. Oken, M.D. FAAP 
Measles FAQ:

1. My child had the measles vaccine series. Does my child need another?

Measles vaccines are usually given at 1 year and 4 years old. If your child had two MMR vaccines, your child does not need another MMR vaccine, even during an outbreak.

2. My child has only had one measles vaccine. Should my child get the second shot now?

One dose provides 93% protection. So if your child had the first vaccine, your child is sufficiently protected and can get the second dose at the 4 year old visit.

3. My child is under 1 year old and has not received the measles vaccine. Should my child receive a measles vaccine now?

Our area is currently not considered a high risk area. Most babies can wait until the 1 year visit to be vaccinated.

4. We are traveling to a high risk area. Should my child receive a measles vaccine?

The AAP and CDC recommend measles vaccination prior to international travel and travel to high risk areas. Right now, high risk areas include certain regions in Texas and New Mexico.
-If your child has already had two MMR shots, your child does not need another dose.
-If your child has had one MMR shot, your child has sufficient protection and can wait until the next well visit for a second shot.
-If your child is over 6 months old and has not yet had the MMR shot, your child can receive the vaccine before the first birthday but it will not count toward the routine series and will still need two shots after 1 year old. Ideally the shot is given at least two weeks prior to travel. Most of the time, this dose can be given during a routine visit.  Please call our nurses to schedule a vaccine appointment if you do not already have an appointment 925-438-1100, option 3
-If your child is under 6 months old, your child is too young to receive MMR vaccine.

5. When should I worry that my child has measles?

Usually there is a known exposure to measles since the disease is rare in the US. Measles presents with fever and rash at the same time. The rash usually starts in the face and spreads down to the trunk. The child will be lethargic and have cold symptoms such as cough and congestion and red eyes. If your child may have been exposed to someone with measles and has these symptoms, please call. Our doctors will see the child outside the office to prevent further spread. If your child is very sick, go to the ER.​

Welcome Dr. Lauren Bouton!

East Bay Pediatrics is happy to welcome the addition of Dr. Lauren Bouton to our team. Dr. Bouton is a Bay Area native who has returned home after practicing for several years in Oregon. Learn more on Our Providers page.
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FLU VACCINE AND COVID

Online scheduling is no longer available, please call our office if you need to schedule an appointment. 

Online scheduling will re-open next season around September. We will update our website once available.​

See video below 

Latest News

Winter illnesses are here!​
11/5/2022
​After a few years of few illnesses to worry about other than COVID-19,  winter illnesses have hit us hard. Remember to wash your hands regularly. Wear your mask if you are not feeling well. Stay home if you have a fever!
Read More Here.

New Patients

Congratulations on your newborn! We will help you get started on your way
Welcome to East Bay Pediatrics. Use this page to make updating your physician a smooth process. 

Our Doctors

Richard L. Oken
MD , FAAP


​"It has been a privilege to take care of multiple generations at EBP. As my teacher said, 'The family is the patient.'"


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Jennifer Miller
MD, FAAP
​"I am so thankful to have families that partner with me in the care of their children."

Lauren Bouton
MD, FAAP
"Caring for children and adolescents is a privilege that I cherish deeply.  I am so excited to be a part of the East Bay Pediatrics family."
Sarah C. Handelsman
MD, FAAP



"Taking care of children from birth through college for over 20 years."



Lilia R. Oceguera
MD, FAAP
"Committed to serving children and connecting with families."
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Tracy Evans-Ramsey
MD, FAAP
"My most cherished moments of being a pediatrician involve knowing that I have helped my patients on their journey of maintaining good health while supporting their growth and development as they mature from newborn babies to young adults."​
​Courtney Pickering
MD, FAAP
​"I've been a part of East Bay Pediatrics my whole life, first as a patient and now as a doctor."
​Juliana Damon
MD, FAAP


​"It is an honor to care for my patients and their families. And it is a pleasure to really know my patients and be inspired by them."


Ted A. Handler
MD, MBA, MPH

"I know, I have too many degrees. I swear I'm still fun."
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Christina S.L. Vo
MD, FAAP



"I first came to East Bay Pediatrics as a parent, making it my top choice as a physician."

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Bethany Hodges
MD, FAAP
"Hello, I am thrilled to be joining East Bay Pediatrics and look forward to seeing you in the summer of 2023."

​Locations

Berkeley Office
2999 Regent Street #325
Berkeley, CA 94705
Fax: (510) 841-5650

HOURS: 
Monday - Friday: 8AM-5:30PM
Saturday Urgent Care (see Appointment Page)
Sunday: Closed 

Directions from Ashby BART Station (0.9 mile walk):
- Head north on Adeline St. towards Essex St.
- Turn right onto Ashby St. and walk for 0.7 miles
- Turn right onto Regent St.
Berkeley Office

​Orinda Office
Orinda Office
96 Davis Road, Suite 2
Orinda, CA 94563
Fax: (925) 254-1054      

HOURS: 
Monday - Friday: 8AM-5:30PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed 
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Directions from Orinda BART Station (0.5 mile walk):
- Head northeast on Camino Pablo towards Brookwood Rd.
- Turn left onto Southwood Dr.
- Turn left onto Northwood Dr.
- Turn left onto Davis Rd. (entrance is on Bates Blvd.)

Phone Numbers

Main Line
(925) 438-1100

Medical Advice 
(and same day sick appointments)
(925) 254-9203 & choose option 3
Hours: 9:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm

Future Appointments 
(and Medical Records, Forms)
(925) 438-1100 & choose option 5
New patients option 6
Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm

Referrals and Authorizations
(925) 438-1100 & choose option 7
Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm

Billing & Insurance
(925) 438-1100 & choose option 7
or contact our billing company PedsOne at (866) 371-6118
Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm
After Hours Urgent Care Appointments
​www.eastbaypediatrics.com/after-hours.html

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