Name: Dr. Cesar Pabustan,

Specialty: Pediatrics

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — Our Lady of the Lake Program; board certification details not publicly listed — contact office for confirmation

Affiliation(s): UC Davis Medical Center — Sacramento, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital); Sutter Medical Center Sacramento — Sacramento, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital); UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus — San Francisco, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital); Sutter Tracy Community Hospital — Tracy, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital); UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals — Oakland, CA; Dignity Health — St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton, CA

Locations (City/State): Stockton, CA

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1992726020

About the Doctor

Dr. Cesar Pabustan, MD is a highly experienced and deeply community-rooted Pediatrician who has devoted more than 43 years of his medical career to improving the health, development, and wellbeing of children and families in Stockton, California and the broader San Joaquin Valley region. He completed his medical training through Our Lady of the Lake Program and went on to complete his pediatric residency at LAC-King/Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles — an institution historically known for its commitment to serving diverse, underserved urban communities — a training experience that has shaped Dr. Pabustan’s lifelong dedication to accessible, equitable, and compassionate pediatric care.

Over his four-decade career, Dr. Pabustan has developed deep expertise across all dimensions of pediatric medicine — from routine preventive care and well-child checkups to the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions such as asthma, ADHD, and bronchial disorders, as well as the early identification of developmental delays and mental health concerns in children. His practice reflects a truly holistic approach to child health, addressing the physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors that shape each child’s growth and development. He incorporates developmental screenings, health and mental health screening, preventive dental care guidance, ear examinations, and eye test evaluations into his comprehensive pediatric visits, ensuring that no aspect of a child’s health is overlooked.

Dr. Pabustan is bilingual in English and Spanish, making his practice a trusted and linguistically accessible resource for the large Spanish-speaking community in the Stockton area. He holds admitting privileges at six distinguished hospitals — including four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals among the most respected medical institutions in California — ensuring that his patients have access to the highest level of hospital care when needed. He is currently accepting new patients at his Stockton office.

Key Highlights:

• Over 43 years of dedicated experience in pediatric medicine
• Residency trained at LAC-King/Drew Medical Center in Pediatrics
• Affiliated with four Castle Connolly Top Hospitals including UC Davis and UCSF
• Bilingual — fluent in English and Spanish
• Comprehensive pediatric care from newborns through young adults
• Expertise in asthma, ADHD, developmental screening, and mental health in children
• Committed to serving the diverse communities of the San Joaquin Valley
• Currently accepting new patients
• NPI Number: 1992726020

Education & Training

Medical School: Our Lady of the Lake Program — Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Residency: LAC-King/Drew Medical Center (King Drew Medical Center) — Pediatrics Residency, Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship / Additional Training: No fellowship information is currently listed in Dr. Pabustan’s public profile. Please contact his office at (209) 469-2229 for details on any subspecialty or advanced pediatric training.

Board Certification: board certification details are not publicly listed. Please contact Dr. Pabustan’s office directly to confirm certification status with the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).

Medical Conditions Treated

As a Pediatrician with over four decades of experience, Dr. Pabustan diagnoses, manages, and treats a comprehensive range of conditions affecting children from birth through young adulthood. Conditions he commonly addresses include the following.

• Pediatric medical conditions requiring routine examination and monitoring
• Low Blood Pressure (hypotension) in pediatric patients
• Preventive care and health maintenance across all childhood stages
• Baby and child checkups (newborn, infant, toddler, and adolescent well visits)
• General health screenings and early detection evaluations
• Mental health screening and early identification of behavioral concerns
• Asthma and reactive airway disease in children
• Common Cold and upper respiratory infections in pediatric patients
• General medical consultations for acute and chronic conditions
• Preventive dental care guidance and oral health education
• Ear examination and ear health concerns
• Abnormal eye test results and visual health evaluation
• Childhood developmental disorder screening (autism, speech delays, motor delays)
• Medical procedure decision counseling and informed consent guidance
• Bronchial disorders and lower respiratory tract conditions
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — evaluation and management
• Skin conditions and rashes common in childhood
• Urinary tract infections in pediatric patients
• Fever evaluation and infectious illness management

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Pabustan performs a range of clinical and procedural services within his pediatric practice. These include the following.

• Ear Procedures — including diagnostic ear examination and clinical assessment
• Ear Wax Removal (cerumen disimpaction for improved hearing and ear health)
• Well-child physical examinations and developmental milestone assessments
• Newborn and infant health evaluations
• Immunizations and routine childhood vaccinations
• Health and mental health screening assessments
• Developmental disorder screening (autism spectrum, ADHD, and cognitive delays)
• Vision and hearing screening referrals
• Asthma evaluation, spirometry referral, and respiratory assessment
• Preventive dental care counseling and oral health guidance
• Blood pressure measurement and cardiovascular assessment in children
• Growth monitoring and nutritional assessment
• Skin and rash evaluation and treatment
• Referral coordination to pediatric specialists and diagnostic services

Services Offered

Dr. Cesar Pabustan provides a comprehensive, developmentally attentive, and preventive-focused range of pediatric services for children and families throughout Stockton and the greater San Joaquin Valley region of California. His practice is built on more than four decades of dedicated service to the community, combining clinical depth, cultural sensitivity, and genuine care for every child and family he serves.

Well-Child Checkups and Preventive Care: At the foundation of Dr. Pabustan’s practice is a commitment to regular, thorough well-child visits that support healthy development at every stage of childhood — from newborn evaluations and infant checkups to adolescent wellness visits. These appointments include comprehensive physical examinations, growth and development monitoring, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, nutritional guidance, and anticipatory counseling for parents on developmental milestones and age-appropriate health concerns.

Newborn and Infant Care: Dr. Pabustan provides dedicated care for newborns and infants, including evaluation of feeding, growth, congenital conditions, and early developmental progress. He guides parents through the critical early months and years of their child’s life, offering reassurance, education, and early intervention when concerns arise.

Developmental Screening and Childhood Developmental Disorders: Dr. Pabustan incorporates standardized developmental screening tools into his well-child visits, identifying early signs of autism spectrum disorder, speech and language delays, motor delays, and other developmental concerns that may benefit from early therapeutic intervention. Timely identification and referral to appropriate specialists are key components of his approach to developmental health.

ADHD Evaluation and Management: Dr. Pabustan evaluates children and adolescents for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder using clinical assessment, behavioral rating scales, and collaboration with schools and mental health providers. He provides individualized management plans that may include behavioral strategies, educational accommodations, and medication management where appropriate.

Asthma and Respiratory Care: Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in childhood, and Dr. Pabustan has extensive experience in its diagnosis and long-term management. He assesses respiratory symptoms, prescribes inhaled medications, develops asthma action plans, and educates families on trigger avoidance and proper inhaler technique to help children maintain active, healthy lives.

Mental Health Screening in Pediatric Care: Dr. Pabustan incorporates mental health screening into routine pediatric visits, identifying signs of anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and other emotional health concerns in children and adolescents. He provides initial guidance and coordinates referrals to child psychologists and psychiatrists when more intensive mental health support is needed.

Ear Care and Ear Wax Removal: Dr. Pabustan evaluates ear health as part of routine pediatric examinations and performs ear wax removal when cerumen buildup affects hearing or causes discomfort — a common and easily treated concern in children.

Preventive Dental Care Guidance: Dr. Pabustan provides guidance on oral hygiene, diet, fluoride, and dental milestone expectations as part of his preventive pediatric care, helping families establish good dental health habits early and coordinating referrals to pediatric dentists when needed.

Bilingual Pediatric Care: Dr. Pabustan and his clinical team provide fully bilingual care in English and Spanish, ensuring that Spanish-speaking families in the diverse Stockton community receive accessible, culturally respectful pediatric services without language barriers.

Telehealth and Scheduling: Patients interested in telehealth appointment options are encouraged to contact Dr. Pabustan’s office at (209) 469-2229 to confirm availability and scheduling.

Services at a Glance:

• Newborn evaluations and infant care
• Baby and child well-visit checkups (all ages)
• Preventive care and age-appropriate health screenings
• Immunizations and routine childhood vaccinations
• Developmental disorder screening (autism, speech, motor delays)
• ADHD evaluation and management
• Asthma diagnosis and chronic management
• Mental health screening and early intervention
• Ear examination and ear wax removal
• Eye screening and abnormal vision test follow-up
• Bronchial disorder evaluation and treatment
• Preventive dental care guidance
• Common cold, fever, and acute illness management
• Low blood pressure evaluation in pediatric patients
• Growth monitoring and nutritional assessment
• Bilingual care in English and Spanish
• Specialist referral coordination
• Telehealth consultations (contact office for availability)

Accepted Insurance Plans

• Blue Shield of California
• Centene (Fidelis Care)
• Health Plan of San Joaquin
• Hill Physicians Medical Group
• State of California (Medi-Cal)
• All Other Third Party Plans (contact office to verify)

Please call (209) 469-2229 before your appointment to confirm that your specific insurance plan and network are accepted. This list is regularly updated but is not a guarantee of coverage.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice Address: 2349 N California St, Stockton, CA 95204

Phone: (209) 469-2229

Hospital Affiliations

• UC Davis Medical Center — Sacramento, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital; Ranked: Uterine and Ovarian Cancer Surgery; admitting privileges)
• Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento — Sacramento, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital; Ranked in 4 Procedures; admitting privileges)
• UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus — San Francisco, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital; Ranked in 2 Procedures; admitting privileges)
• Sutter Tracy Community Hospital — Tracy, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital; Ranked: Mastectomy; admitting privileges)
• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals — Oakland, CA (Admitting privileges; pediatric specialty hospital)
• Dignity Health — St. Joseph’s Medical Center — Stockton, CA (Admitting privileges; local community hospital)