Catherine S. Yao, MD, FAAP, provides pediatric primary care in Chula Vista's Medical Center corridor through Children's Primary Care Medical Group at 769 Medical Center Court, holding board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics after completing residency at UCSF. The UC San Diego School of Medicine graduate's scope includes newborn care, developmental milestone tracking, and adolescent wellness exams, with pediatric dental referrals coordinated through The Super Dentists for early orthodontic assessment. Hospital privileges at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego provide inpatient escalation for complex pediatric cases near the Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista campus on Medical Center Drive. Behavioral health screenings for anxiety, ADHD, and sensory-processing concerns integrate with the child-focused therapy programming at WishWell Counseling and Empowerment Center for Kids for patients requiring structured intervention. The practice manages complex multi-allergen immunotherapy protocols including subcutaneous injection series with graded dose-escalation schedules and epinephrine auto-injector training for families of children with confirmed IgE-mediated anaphylaxis risk.