Meet our care providers

Our thoroughly experienced and highly knowledgeable doctors, nurse practitioners and physicians assistants are prepared to assist your family in achieving the best care — and biggest smiles — possible.

Click on each of our providers to learn more or request an appointment.
We can’t wait to see you.

Steven Abelowitz, M.D., FAAP

Founder and Medical Director

Newport Back Bay, Laguna Hills,
and Ladera Ranch

Dylan Ochal, M.D.

Pediatrician

Newport Back Bay

Jennifer Orosco, M.D.

Pediatrician

Newport Back Bay

Rebecca Allen, M.D., FAAP

Pediatrician

Laguna Hills

Kristina Nylander, M.D., FAAP

Pediatrician

Laguna Hills

Dennis Phillips, M.D., FAAP

Pediatrician

Laguna Hills

Nina Fife, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Laguna Hills

Jennifer Maccio, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Laguna Hills

Amy Canos Cox, M.D., FAAP

Pediatrician

Ladera Ranch

Lisa Teschke-Nguyen,
M.D., FAAP

Pediatrician

Ladera Ranch

Leann Williams, M.D., FAAP

Pediatrician

Ladera Ranch

Lesli Juncaj, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Ladera Ranch

Annie Shugarman, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Ladera Ranch

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New to Ocean Pediatrics? We look forward to welcoming you to our pediatric family with open arms!