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 is my favorite character.
What is your favorite children's book?
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?
My mother who is a very hard worker and she dedicated herself to raise nine of us and sent ALL of us to college without any outside financial assistance.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I enjoy shopping and 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.
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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