Meet the physicians, Drs. Barry Behrstock, Bette Carlson, Peri Gunay, Alison Mann, Kristin Pelinka, Jeffrey Taylor, and Alyse Baron each of whom are in private practice for themselves. Please take a few moments to learn about these experienced pediatricians and their staff.
We consider it both a joy and a responsibility to provide medical care for children. We are parents ourselves who strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are pleased that you are considering or have chosen one of us as your child's primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service we provide to you and your family. Not only have we received advanced medical training in pediatrics, we continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.
A vital part of our service to children begins with our dedicated staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients. Your child's health is important to all of us, and we look forward to providing you with the excellent medical care your child deserves.
Bette Carlson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Costa Mesa, CA Pediatrician
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Hoag Health Center
1190 Baker Street, Suite 103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.668.2525
Paper FAX: 714.668.2530
Fax for patient medical information, ONLY : 949.999.8106
Peri Suzan Gunay, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Costa Mesa, CA Pediatrician
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Hoag Health Center
1190 Baker Street, Suite 103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.668.2525
Paper FAX: 714.668.2530
Fax for patient medical information, ONLY : 949.999.8106
Alison Metherell Mann, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P.
Dr. Mann's hope is to provide excellent medical care with compassion and respect for each child and their family. Above all, she wants patients and their families to feel comfortable with her, the staff, and the office setting. Dr. Mann lives with her wonderful husband Darren and twin boys Christopher and Mark who enjoy hiking with their rescue dogs, Wrigley and Rex. They also spend time gardening and socializing with friends. Another activity in which she participates is “voluntourism” – international volunteer medical work as part of her vacations.
Hoag Health Center
1190 Baker Street, Suite 103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.668.2525
Paper FAX: 714.668.2530
Fax for patient medical information, ONLY: 949.999.8106
Kristin Pelinka, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Costa Mesa, CA Pediatrician
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Hoag Health Center
1190 Baker Street, Suite 103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.668.2525
Paper FAX: 714.668.2530
Fax for patient medical information, ONLY : 949.999.8106
Jeffrey Taylor, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Costa Mesa, CA Pediatrician
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Hoag Health Center
1190 Baker Street, Suite 103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.668.2525
Paper FAX: 714.668.2530
Fax for patient medical information, ONLY: 949.999.8106
Alyse M. Baron, M.D. FAAP
Costa Mesa, CA Pediatrician
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Dr. Alyse M. Baron, M.D. FAAP, is board certified in pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She joined our practice in 2023. Dr. Baron graduated cum laude, earning her bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and a minor in Chemistry at the University of Arizona. She then earned her medical degree and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine.
Dr. Baron has published numerous research projects in the field of pediatric cardiology and has a special interest in congenital heart disease.
Other areas of focus for Dr. Baron include child literacy, early childhood development, child safety issues, and child abuse prevention. Dr. Baron, a native of Southern California, has been practicing in Orange County over 20 years.
In her spare time, Dr. Baron loves to spend time with her husband, three children, and two Goldendoodles. Dr. Baron looks forward to caring for your amazing families as she would care for her own.
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Long-term care of childhood cancer survivors, congenital heart disease, LGBQT ally, and early childhood development.
Hoag Health Center
1190 Baker Street, Suite 103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.668.2525
Paper FAX: 714.668.2530
Fax for patient medical information, ONLY: 949.999.8106