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UC San Diego Health - Kearny Mesa: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
7910 Frost Street, San Diego, CA 92123
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Sheila Gahagan, MD, MPH, is a board-certified developmental-behavioral pediatrician. Developmental-behavioral pediatricians work with families to evaluate, treat, and coordinate care for children with developmental delays, learning disorders, behavioral or mental health concerns. Dr. Gahagan has a special interest in the evaluation and care of infants and toddlers with developmental delay and behavioral concerns. She has particular expertise in infant and toddler regulation disorders (including sleep problems), difficulty feeding, excessive crying and tantrums, attachment disorders, complications of prematurity, and fetal alcohol syndrome. She also cares for many children with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.As a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Gahagan instructs medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She is chief of the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, Child Development, and Community Health in the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding health disparities in child growth and development and the role of nutrition on long-term developmental outcomes. In particular, she studies the role of iron on the developing brain and the long-term consequences of iron deficiency anemia. She also studies how early life childhood obesity affects development and health. Dr. Gahagan completed a residency in pediatrics at Case Western Reverse University School of Medicine, where she served as chief resident. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, Mich and also holds a masters in public health degree in epidemiology from the University of Michigan, School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, Mich. She is board-certified in general pediatrics and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Dr. Gahagan has won numerous awards for her achievements in teaching and research. UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/primary-care/pediatrics/Pages/developmental.aspx.Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Pediatrician (Kids / Children Specialist)
Education & Training
Medical Degree - Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Other Degree - Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland
Other Degree - University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
Medical Degree - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Medical Degree - Professor of Pediatrics
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Pediatrician (Kids / Children Specialist), like Dr. Sheila Gahagan, may include:
Cri du Chat, Down Syndrome, Fifth Disease, Tay Sachs Disease, Triple X Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, VRE, Whooping Cough and XYY Syndrome
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Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Pediatrician (Kids / Children Specialist), like Dr. Sheila Gahagan, may include:
Prenatal Fetal Consultation, 3-7 Day Well-Baby Checkup, 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 4 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 9 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup, 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup, Annual Pediatric Checkup, Sick Child Visit, Pediatric Oncology Consultation, Mental Development Evaluation, Thumb / Pacifier Habit Counseling, Pediatric Endocrinology Consultation, Pediatric Orthopedics Consultation, Pediatric Pathology Consultation, Pediatric Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Hematology Consultation, Pediatric Transplant Consultation, Pediatric Urology Consultation, Prenatal Fetal Follow Up, Pediatric Oncology Follow Up, Pediatric Endocrinology Follow Up, Pediatric Orthopedics Follow Up, Pediatric Pathology Follow Up, Pediatric Surgery Follow Up, Pediatric Hematology Follow Up, Pediatric Transplant Follow Up, Pediatric Urology Follow Up, Pediatric Allergy Consultation, Pediatric Allergy Follow Up, Developmental Pediatric Consultation, Developmental Pediatric Follow Up, Pediatric Pain Medicine Injection, Pediatric Abdominal Surgery, Pediatric Abdominal Wall Surgery, Pediatric Adenoidectomy Consultation, Pediatric Adenoidectomy Follow Up, Pediatric Allergy Shots, Pediatric Allergy Testing, Pediatric Amputee Care, Pediatric Appendicitis / Appendectomy, Pediatric Biopsy, Pediatric Blood Transfusion Consultation, Pediatric Blood Transfusion Follow Up, Pediatric Bone Marrow Biopsy, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Consultation, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Follow Up, Pediatric Brace, Pediatric Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Pediatric Brain Surgery, Pediatric Bronchoscopy, Pediatric Cancer Second Opinion, Pediatric Cancer Treatment, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Follow Up, Pediatric Central Line Placement, Pediatric Cerumen Removal, Pediatric Chemotherapy, Pediatric Chest Wall Surgery, Pediatric Colonoscopy, Pediatric Critical Care Consultation, Pediatric Critical Care Follow Up, Pediatric Dermatology Surgery, Pediatric Dermatology Consultation, Pediatric Dermatology Follow Up, Pediatric Diabetes Consultation, Pediatric Diabetes Follow Up, Pediatric Dialysis, Pediatric Dialysis Catheter Placement, Pediatric ECG / EKG, Pediatric Echocardiogram, Pediatric Electroencephalogram (EEG), Pediatric Electromyography (EMG), Pediatric Endoscopy, Pediatric Freezing of Warts, Pediatric Gastroenterology Consultation, Pediatric Gastroenterology Emergency, Pediatric Gastroenterology Follow Up, Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Cholesterol / Lipids Checkup, Pediatric HIV / AIDS Consultation, Pediatric HIV / AIDS Follow Up, Pediatric Infection Consultation, Pediatric Infection Follow Up, Pediatric Joint Injection, Pediatric Kidney Biopsy, Pediatric Kidney Transplant Consultation, Pediatric Kidney Transplant Follow Up, Pediatric Kidney Ultrasound, Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Follow Up, Pediatric Liver Biopsy, Pediatric Liver Transplant Consultation, Pediatric Liver Transplant Follow Up, Pediatric Lumbar Puncture, Pediatric Musculoskeletal Surgery, Pediatric Nail Removal, Pediatric Nephrology Consultation, Pediatric Nephrology Follow Up, Pediatric Neurology Consultation, Pediatric Neurology Follow Up, Pediatric Neurosurgery Consultation, Pediatric Neurosurgery Follow Up, Pediatric Oncology Surgery, Pediatric Pain Management, Pediatric Pain Medicine Consultation, Pediatric Pain Medicine Follow Up, Pediatric Paracentesis, Pediatric Pelvic Surgery, Pediatric Physiatrist Consultation, Pediatric Physiatrist Follow Up, Pediatric Post-Surgery Anesthesia Follow Up, Pediatric Post-Surgery Follow Up, Pediatric Pre-Sports Evaluation, Pediatric Pre-Surgery Anesthesia Consultation, Pediatric Prosthesis, Pediatric Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing, Pediatric Radiotherapy Consultation, Pediatric Radiotherapy Follow Up, Pediatric Rheumatologist Consultation, Pediatric Rheumatologist Follow Up, Pediatric Scar Revision, Pediatric Skin Biopsy / Removal of Skin Lesion, Pediatric Skull Base Surgery, Pediatric Spinal Cord Surgery, Pediatric Spirometry, Pediatric Sports Medicine Consultation, Pediatric Sports Medicine Follow Up, Pediatric Sports Physical, Pediatric Surgery Second Opinion, Pediatric Thoracentesis, Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Thoracoscopy, Pediatric Tonsillectomy Consultation, Pediatric Tonsillectomy Follow Up, Pediatric Tracheostomy, Pediatric Vaccine(s), Pediatric Vascular Surgery, 6 Month Well-Baby Checkup, Circumcision/Phimosis, Suture Removal, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Follow Up, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Consultation, Pediatric Rheumatology Consultation, Pediatric Rheumatology Follow Up, Pediatric Annual Physical, Pediatric Emergency Consultation, Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation, Pediatric Emergency Stabilization, Pediatric Annual Skin Screening, Pediatric Hemodialysis, Exchange Transfusion, Chest-Tube Insertion, Intraosseous Access, Immunization, Pediatric Biotherapy, Pediatric Emergency Follow Up, Pediatric Respiratory Support, Pediatric Pre-Surgery Anesthesia Follow Up, Conjoined Twins Surgery, Pediatric Tumor Treatment, Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation, Pediatric Chronic Transfusion Therapy, Pediatric Urine Test, Pediatric Peripheral Neuropathy, Pediatric Pulmonary Consultation, Pediatric Pulmonary Follow Up, Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), Pediatric Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Pediatric Thyroid Consultation, Pediatric Thyroid Follow Up, Pediatric Cardiology Consultation, Fetal Cardiology Consultation, 2 Week Well Baby Checkup, Pediatric Hematology Second Opinion, Pediatric Elbow Surgery, Pediatric Hand Surgery, Pediatric Hand Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Hip Surgery, Pediatric Revisional Hip Replacement Surgery, Pediatric Total Hip Replacement, Pediatric Knee Replacement Surgery, Pediatric Knee Surgery, Pediatric Partial Knee Replacement, Pediatric Revisional Knee Replacement Surgery, Pediatric Total Knee Replacement, Pediatric Wrist Arthroscopy, Pediatric Casting and Splinting, Pediatric Certified Medical Examination for Athlete, Pediatric CT Scan - Head, Pediatric Joint Injections, Pediatric Orthopedic Brace, Pediatric Pre-Sports Physical, Pediatric Shoulder Surgery, Pediatric Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections, Pediatric Neck Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Head Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Sedation and 3 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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Insurances
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Locations
UC San Diego Health - Kearny Mesa: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
7910 Frost Street
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 246-0053
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sheila Gahagan accepting new patients?
Yes, Sheila Gahagan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Sheila Gahagan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gahagan's office at (858) 246-0053 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Sheila Gahagan offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Gahagan's office at (858) 246-0053 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Sheila Gahagan speak?
Sheila Gahagan speaks English.
Which board certifications does Sheila Gahagan have?
Sheila Gahagan is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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