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Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
1346 Foothill Blvd., # 301
La Canada, CA 91011
818.790.1587
Descanso Medical Center
for Development and Learning
Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
Descanso Medical Center for Development and Learning (DMCDL) physicians have over 30 years of combined experience in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental and learning differences and over 75 combined years in pediatric care.
Dr. Skip Baker is a board-certified general pediatrician who specializes in children and young adults who have developmental problems in educational and behavioral areas. A leader in bringing insights regarding current brain research to parents and educators in the Los Angeles area, Dr. Baker provides cutting edge services to a large number of children with neurobiological difficulties such as Attention Deficit Disorder. Dr. Baker attended the College of Wooster for undergraduate work and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. He did his pediatric training at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles where he was also Chief Resident. After serving two years in the Air Force he joined a pediatrics practice in La Canada, CA. In 1998 Dr. Baker left Huntington Medical Foundation Descanso Pediatrics and formed a practice dedicated to caring for children with neurobiological problem - such as ADHD, autism and anxiety. A longtime advocate of parent and family education, Dr. Baker was also an early supporter of family-centered maternity hospital programs and substance abuse prevention for adolescents.
Dr. Baker was founding Chairman and Coordinator for more than 10 years of the Community Prevention Council of La Canada. He also is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at USC Keck School of Medicine.
Leonard R. "Skip" Baker, M.D.
Co-Director
Descanso Medical Center
for Development & LearningClinical Professor of Pediatrics
Keck School of MedicineUniversity of Southern CADr. Hartman joined DMCDL in 2004 after 28 years in pediatrics and pediatric allergy with Kaiser. He also served as Assistant Associate Medical Director for Kaiser and as a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at USC. He has been a lead physician nationally in the design and implementation of the electronic medical record for Kaiser-Permanente.
Dr. Hartman grew up in Southern California, is an Eagle Scout, graduated from Occidental College with honors in biology and received his medical degree from University of California at Irvine. His residency and post graduate programs were at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center.
Dr. Hartman has one son and lives in South Pasadena. He is an Assistant Scout Master, a past Cub Scout Cubmaster and an AYSO referee. He thoroughly enjoys the beach, boating, and the outdoors.
C. Thomas Hartman, Jr., M.D.
