Boulevard Pediatrics

My high risk OB said this is where she takes her kids… so I thought that was a pretty good referral! From the moment my LO was born till today (4 months) I have been extremely pleased. From the front staff, to the nurses and specially Dr. Shapiro have all been so kind and answering every single question we bring their way. I feel like they truly have our daughter’s interest at heart and are very helpful with everything. She loves going there, never feels stressed even for shots. I LOVE that they are willing to work with us on her vaccine schedule, we are nervous first time parents and didn’t want them all at once. They are so open and willing to work with our concerns. I am very happy and hope their great service continues for her childhood.

Just want to echo all the previous praise for this practice. We saw Dr. Kathy for the first time last week when Tammy worked her magic to get my college teen an appointment when we had nowhere else to turn. Dr. Kathy is caring, compassionate, thorough, & most importantly knowledgeable. She not only nailed a diagnosis that had eluded us on a previous Urgent Care visit, but graciously helped us navigate the repercussions of a serious medication allergy despite being out of the office.
Dr. Keith was equally wonderful – consulting in Dr. Kathy’s absence – and promptly answering our questions and concerns. And finally, a special «shout out» to Karyn for going above & beyond (trying to read «near invisible» size type on my daughter’s iPhone) in her efforts to clarify the Byzantine ins & outs of our insurance plan as well as offering assurance & comfort for the needle phobic. Katie was sincerely grateful.
Thank you to everyone, true lifesavers all & I am deeply appreciative!

I have three children and my third child has been seen by Dr. Shapiro since birth.
He is very kind and caring.
Dr. Shapiro never rushes through an appointment.
My child feels very comfortable with him.
I completely trust his judgement.
I am sure we will continue to have him as our doctor until my son is not allowed to see a pediatrician anymore due to age.

Wonderful! I just moved to the area so was worried about finding a pediatrician. First I like going to a pediatric group because if my doctor isn’t available– no problem– plenty of other doctors who can see my kids within the same practice– plus easy to get a second opinion in case I need one. Second I met 3 doctors here and they all had great bedside manner, great at listening to my concerns and addressing them. Almost no wait time which is key with two kids, one being a newborn. I’ve been here 5 times so far and never had to wait more than a few minutes to see the doctor. It is also evident that they all really love kids and seem to love their jobs. They all seemed very knowledgeable and experienced. Third, I had a lot of problems breastfeeding– so I met with Linda, the lactation consultant here and that was the best decision I made! I’ve met with 5 different lactation consultants in my lifetime and she was by far the best. She knows what she’s talking about and she helped me really fix my latch problem. She also gave me some herbal supplements that really boosted my supply almost immediately. If you’re having any breastfeeding issues I highly recommend meeting with her.
The only issue I have with this place is parking. Parking is extremely expensive and they do not validate. However the pharmacy does. Otherwise, i suggest street parking. There’s usually a space somewhere but you will have to walk a bit– not the best situation with kids in tow so I usually just cough up the expensive parking fee.

We go to Dr. Jena Liddy and if this review were JUST about her– it would be 5 Stars. Because she is truly awesome, she has the sweetest kindest most caring demeanor and she sees kids and parents all day which I can only imagine can fray a nerve or two! But she never lets it show if so. My mother once came with me to one of my son’s appointments and she commented when we left on how amazing Dr. Jena was, and that she seemed more like a beautiful actress who played a doctor on TV than a real doctor– One of those «Only in L.A.» moments :-) That said– she truly is a wonderful doctor, incredibly knowledgeable and fantastic at her job with a lovely bedside manner.
My issue is with the location– mainly that there is no parking. You can pay a boatload to park in a lot, so of course we always street park, there is metered parking which is tricky to find anyway and you have to cross busy Ventura Blvd with a sometimes screaming baby because you had to wake him from his nap to get to the appointment since that was the only time they had available and… It’s just very hectic and challenging at times to access with a baby, and a baby bag, and maybe a car seat, and all that STUFF you have to lug around with you. That said, it’s not really their fault. But it is important to know going in. We try to get there super early if we can, get a spot in the neighborhood, and then walk in the stroller before going in. This is an ideal situation and most often not the case. But they do have a Veggie Grill right next door now so it’s a nice lunch date after?!
Anyway, love them and as far as pediatricians go the whole office is great as you can get any of them when you go for a walk in, and we have liked the others as well!

We have been going to Boulevard Pediatrics for 5 yrs after we read excellent reviews from Unilocal,so it is time we give our review to share with other parents who still struggling to find a great pediatrician for their kids. It takes a lot of hard work, compassion and dedication to earn those 5 stars reviews on Unilocal and Boulevard Pediatrics office is all of that and more.
In 2007 the year my son was born, we were struggling to find a pediatrician for him. We hop from office to office in the first 2 yrs because we just couldn’t accept less than the best for our kids health care. We could get either great drs, great front desk staffs, great nurse, nice clean office, but never all. At Boulevard Pediatrics we get all and more. Let start with:
1) The Doctors. They are so friendly that they all go by first name. Dr. JJ, Dr. Jena, Dr. Jeremy, Dr. Keith and Dr. Kathy. My kids know them all. Our primary doctor was Dr. JJ, she was the founder of the office and she is the best of the best. However, she retired last year. Our kids see Dr. Jena now but we also get to see all the other doctors in the house. They are all great not only to the kids but to the parents. The kids love them. We feel comfortable talking and sharing our concerns with them. Not only when we see them at the office but if I have a concern out of the blue, I can just email Dr. Jena and I would get a reply email within the day or the next day. We don’t get such great communication a lot from doctors now a day.
2) The Nurses. They are busy but they are very efficient. For such a busy environment, I still find that they are friendly and do excellent job. We give us a sense of assurance that our children are in great hand. My son is particularly fond of nurse Rocio, he calls her «an angel» every time he sees her. She puts a smile on the sick children.
3) The Staffs. Professional and efficient are the words I use to describe them.
4) The Office. The office is small but very very clean and the operation is super efficient. You check in at one desk and check out at another end, therefore the flow through the office is smoothly even when it is busy. The toys are clean, the office is also very clean and modern looking so it makes you feel at ease while you are waiting. We love the Urgent/​Drop In hours in the morning and afternoon as it seems to work out perfectly for us. With 4 great doctors in the office, you can always get to see them even for same day apt. During flu season, they offer both shot and mist spray and that what my kids like most. Who is not afraid of needle :)
Like everyone else, the only issue is parking, but because it is right in the heart of Encino and on the Blvd so we don’t have a lot of options for parking.

I cannot say enough good things about this practice. My children primarily see Dr. Jena who greets us with a smile and a hug every time we see her — whether it’s one of those months where both kids seem to be sick constantly or when we manage to go months between illness or accidents. Dr. Jena gives great advice, is respectful of my «crunchy» parenting choices, never looks at me like I’m a crazy anxiety-​ridden parent when I ask a million «what-​if» questions, and always gives the best referrals for specialists when necessary.
With two kids, we’ve managed to see every doctor in the practice and when Dr. Jena isn’t available, I never mind when we have to see Dr. Keith or Dr. Kathy, as they are both do great with my littles.
Tammy, the receptionist is seriously amazing and is so helpful. All the nurses are so wonderful and my kids are especially fond of Rocio.
They do not validate parking and the cost can get kind of ridiculous if you make a same day appointment and the office is busy, but I usually have luck finding a spot on Rubio and can forgo paying for parking altogether.

The best pediatricians around in my opinion and we have seen a few! Dr Jena Liddy is just lovely, warm and so amazing with my kids. Always smiling and wants to help– she’s a gem! The staff here are so nice — they’re always helpful!
the only problem I have is with the worlds tiniest elevator in the building — lol!

My kids’ pediatrician retired and we had to fine a new one on pretty short notice. After much searching around and asking other parents, I stumbled upon Boulevard Pediatrics. I called the office to make an appointment and was told that before they could make an appointment, we had to fill out and submit registration paperwork and request records from our old doctor’s office. This did not bother me, as it has bothered other Unilocalers, because I appreciated the fact that they wanted to have my kids’ records and medical history before seeing them. Also, I liked that I did not have to do it when I got there, since I would be with my very busy 1.5 year old.
Once I filled out and submitted the paperwork, I was able to make an appointment for the following week. Tammy, who I assume is their office manager, was very accommodating and worked with me to fit me in for an appointment. I requested that my kids see Dr. Liddy, who apparently has a fairly full patient load. Nevertheless, Tammy was able to fit us in with Dr. Liddy anyway.
I took my son for his 15 month check up here yesterday and was very impressed with the office itself. It is very modern, has lots of clean fun toys for the kids, and the exam rooms are very comfortable. They have computers in each room where the doctor can input their notes, pull up exact growth chart information, etc.
The nurses are very efficient but not very friendly. We were taken to the exam room and my sons head, weight and height were measured right away. This lady knew what she was doing and was able to get it done quickly, but she wasn’t really one for small talk. Then we had to wait about 30 minutes for Dr. Liddy to come and see us. I wasn’t too upset about the wait since this was a last minute appointment and when she finally came she was pretty apologetic for the wait.
Dr. Liddy is great. She is very good with kids and was able to make my little toddler feel comfortable. She asked a ton of questions about his development and did a thorough check up. She didn’t seem rushed at all and took her time to get to know me and son. She answered all of my questions and I left the appointment feeling very good about our new pediatrician.
The only thing that kind of bothered me was the stress they put on «walk-​in hours.» Basically, it seems like if you have a sick kid and need an emergency appointment, you have to just show up to their designated walk-​in hours (8−9am and 4:30 — 5:30, I think) and wait for a doctor to see you. I’m hoping that they provide some flexibility with this though.
Note, parking is expensive! We were there for about 1 hour and the parking was $ 9. But they take cash, check and credit card.

Dr. Keith Bayan is part of Boulevard Pediatrics. He is the pediatrician of both of my kids in the Encino office. The staff is friendly, office is clean. Dr Bayan truly care for your child, he will give you as much time ast you need to answer any question, always available, attentive and professional. I highly recommend him!

My son has been seeing Dr. Liddy since his birth in 2004. She, and the whole staff, have always been very attentive, professional and extremely caring. Just today, we met the newest Dr. on board, Dr. Keith. Super nice and thorough. I always feel that my son is getting the best care with this group!

We have recently moved away from California, but we LOVE Dr. Shapiro. He is clear, communicative and thorough. The office staff is great and well organized and it is easy to get an appointment. I highly recommend boulevard pediatrics

Great group of doctors and staff. I feel very comfortable taking my kids to them and know they will be taken care of. If you are very picky about where you want your kids to go for their health (as you should be), feel comfortable knowing they will be in good hands.

i have had the pleasure of having dr. JJ Levenstein as our pediatrician for 16 years. My oldest daughter is 19.5 years old and has shared many milestones since moving with JJ at the age of 3 from a previous practice. My 15 year old ha been with Dr. JJ her entire life. Although Dr. JJ is retiring at the end of the month, her legacy for us will remain intact. The medical integrity, high personal character, bedside manner and accessibility she offered on a daily basis, sets a very high bar for anyone to match.
I do however feel confident with the entire office. Dr. Liddy, Dr. Shapiro, Dr. Kathy have all cared for my daughters when Dr. JJ was not available in the past and we will stay with this office after Dr. JJ retires. i can’t say enough about their abilities and proficiencies. Everyone of the Doctors in this office are attentive, detail oriented, kind and trustworthy .
Additionally their front office is friendly, cheerful, efficient, and very organized.
Whoever wrote the disparaging remark about this office, clearly sounds like she would be unhappy in any office, as i have only found Boulevard pediatrics to be the most accommodating and professional experience, ever.
Stacy Leib

I’m going to tear up after I’m done writing this review… I just know it.
I am a first time mom of an amazing 1 year old boy. We just reached that milestone a few days ago !! Sorry to say, we had our last and final visit with, the best pediatrician I know, Dr. JJ. Dr. JJ is retiring next month and we are so sorry to see her go. We are so happy for her, but yet so sad for ourselves.
While I know that Dr. JJ is leaving her practice in the hands of really great pediatricians, I can’t help but to feel a bit depressed. Trust me when I say she was the most reliable, up beat doctor who could relate and feel completely empathetic to your needs and concerns. While I’m sorry to see her go, our family is looking forward to trying out the other doctors at the office. I know they’ll be great too.
The staff is great too. Much too often I’ve come across medical offices where phone calls are never returned, appts. take forever to set up, rescheduling is almost impossible etc. But this office isn’t like that. It feels so comfortable– really I’ve never seen this before.
If you’re looking for a pediatrician and if you’re in the valley– or not. This place is worth the drive!

There is no one else I would ever take my kids to. We have had major health issues and this office makes these issues much easier to deal with. We are always able to get in to see the doctors anytime we have issues.
I love how people give them a one star review because they want a pediatric dr to see their kids without the proper paperwork. This business is run perfect. If I was a doctor and had 17 years of liability after treating a patient I would do the same exact thing. If you have to jump through two hoops to get great care for your child then fill out the forms and stop bitching.

Boulevard Pediatrics is the best team out there! We have outgrown them. It’s been a blessing.

I am so lucky to have found this place. About a month before my son was born, we set up multiple interviews for pediatricians. After meeting with Dr. Liddy we canceled the rest of the interviews. They have been incredible with my son; reassuring and thorough. And the office staff is amazing and SO helpful. I remember when I was concerned about one of the procedures my son had done, one of the nurses went out of her way to make sure the doctor saw a photo I had sent even after hours. They have weekend appointments and when I called the non-​urgent line with a question I got a call back within an hour.
We do have to wait quite a bit after our scheduled appointment times (we have never waited less than 30 minutes past our time to see the MD) but it DOESN’T MATTER because when Dr. Liddy is with us, you can see immediately why things might not run on time-​she takes SO much time with us and we have never, ever felt rushed no matter how many stupid new parent questions I have (but, just as an FYI for parents of newborns; bring a bottle or be prepared to feed your child just in case).
Open enrollment is coming up and we’re basing the plan we select around these guys.

I can’t remember for the life of me who recommended Boulevard Pediatrics to us, but I’ll be eternally grateful. Our usual Doctor is Dr. Liddy and she’s like a cross between an angel and a rocket scientist. Our kids were extremely scared of doctors in the first couple of years of their lives, and now they almost look forward to a visit because of Dr. Liddy. So gentle, so sweet. When we come in and Dr. Liddy is not available, the other doctors are fantastic as well.
We’re fairly close to BP right now. But if we were to move further away, I’d guess it would have to be 40 or more miles away before we would stop going to BP.

My two children have been seeing the doctors at Blvd. Pediatrics for about 5 years — which is about how long they’ve been open. This was started by two women pediatricians, J.J. Levensten and Jena Liddy, and since then have had other pediatricians join the group.
All of the doctors are caring, gentle and professional. I rarely have to wait more than a few minutes. The offices are beautifully appointed and the staff is friendly and helpful.
This office is GREAT for a number of reasons, but my favorite is that they take walk-​in patients every morning from 8:00 — 9:00 and again in the afternoon. I’ve often had to bring the kids to the doctor to check out a problem, and of course, this is never planned, so we don’t have an appointment. No problem. Once, my daugher fell off a small trampoline and complained about her wrist. I called from the car on the way home, and they said bring her over to drop-​in before closing. Turned out, it was broken, so that was a good call.
They also send a weekly email to interested parents describing illnesses that they are seeing in their patients, what kind of home remedies you can offer, and when it’s important to bring the kid in. As a parent, you don’t want to hover and make your kid a hypochondriac, but sometimes you just don’t know, and this helps put things in perspective or put it on your radar if there’s something «going around.»