meet our team
Elsa T. Lavadia, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Languages spoken:
English & Tagalog
Q&A with Dr. Lavadia
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Baymax from the movie Big Hero 6
What is your favorite children's book and why?
The Princess and the Pea, because it was my first children's book that I owned
What was your favorite childhood toy?
any soft cushy stuff toys
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My mother who is a very hard worker and she dedicated herself to raise 9 of us and sent ALL of us to college without any outside financial assistance
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Shopping, Travelling
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
I've always had a passion for working with children -they are fun to work with and you are given the chance to be able to follow their progress in life
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
By being attentive to their needs and being thorough.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
Our practice sees a lot of patients with autism and if parents ask for their needs like diapers, cubby beds etc, I try to accommodate them hoping their insurance will approve my request
Where to find Dr. Lavadia:
Bakersfield
- Monday: 8AM–5PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
- Thursday: 8AM–5PM
- Friday: 8AM–4PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Notice: Our office closes for lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM, Monday–Friday.
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