I’m a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of experience caring for children from birth through adolescence.

I graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 1997 and completed my pediatric residency at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Southern California. My clinical interests include newborn care, child development, adolescent health, and hospital pediatrics. I’m fluent in both English and Spanish, and I’m committed to serving families from all backgrounds.

After more than two decades in traditional pediatric practice, I’ve watched the healthcare system make it increasingly difficult to provide the kind of care families deserve. That’s why I’m launching Whole Pediatrics Group as a direct primary care practice—so I can focus on your child’s health instead of insurance paperwork.  I’m extremely grateful and excited for this next phase as a pediatrician.  I will be able to serve patients and families in a different capacity compared to the previous 25 years. 

My philosophy is simple: every child deserves a pediatrician who actually knows them. I believe in taking time to listen—to parents’ concerns, to children’s needs, and to what’s not being said. Good pediatric care isn’t just about treating illness; it’s about building trust, preventing problems before they start, and being available when families need guidance. In traditional practice, doctors are forced to see 30-40 patients a day, leaving barely 10 minutes per child. That’s not enough time to provide real care. With direct primary care, I can spend extended time with each family, answer all your questions, and actually get to know your child as a person—not just a chart number.  This practice will intentionally be built to be a “low-volume” practice, as goal is to have between 150 and 200 patients max. This will allow me to provide the quality of care and attention that every parent would want from their pediatrician. 

When not caring for patients, I enjoy watching basketball, photography, building and fixing things, technology, 3D printing, and exploring different music genres. Most importantly, I love spending time with my family. I’m also actively involved in community service, including annual medical mission trips to Mexico and Central America, and serving vulnerable populations in my home community.

I’m launching Whole Pediatrics Group in September 2027 and would love to talk with you about whether our practice is a good fit for your family. Join our interest list to learn more.

-Connell W. Bost, MD