From fevers and coughs to well-child checkups and immunizations — comprehensive pediatric care, right next to Torrance Memorial Hospital. Board certified in both the US and Japan, in either language.
From newborn checkups to teen sports physicals, we provide care tailored to your child's age and condition. When specialist referral is needed, we connect you with trusted partners.
AAP-aligned developmental screenings, age-appropriate immunizations, and school or sports physicals — from newborn through adolescence.
Same-day appointments available for fevers, coughs, vomiting, minor injuries and other acute concerns. Please call us when something comes up.
Food allergy, seasonal allergy, and pediatric asthma evaluation and ongoing management — informed by both US and Japanese clinical guidelines.
Free pre-partum appointments for families expecting at Torrance Memorial Hospital. We walk through what newborn care in the US looks like, in either language.
Dr. Matsumoto was born and raised in Japan. After working as a pediatrician there, she came to the United States for research and ended up staying — marrying, raising her own children, and eventually becoming a pediatrician in America as well.
That experience of navigating a new medical system as a new parent shapes how she practices today. She knows how disorienting US insurance, school requirements, and care customs can be for families newly arrived from Japan — and how much it helps to be able to talk through everything in your own language.
Torrance's South Bay is home to many Japanese families: permanent residents, families on multi-year assignments, bicultural households, and everything in between. This clinic exists to support all of them through the full range of pediatric care — from the first newborn visit to the high-school sports physical.
She received her medical degree from Mie University in Japan, completed her residency at Children's Hospital Oakland, and holds a PhD from her work in renal physiology. She is board certified in pediatrics in both the United States and Japan.
If you've started raising children in the US, the names on US pharmacy shelves can be confusing. Here's a quick reference to commonly used over-the-counter medications, alongside their Japanese equivalents.
| Monday – Friday (Morning) | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM |
| Monday – Friday (Afternoon) | 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM |
| Lunch break | 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM |
| Sat, Sun & Holidays | Closed |
All visits are by appointment. Same-day appointments are available — please call us when something comes up.
| PPO plans | Accepted |
| Overseas insurance (Japan) | Accepted |
| Self-pay | Please ask |
US insurance coverage is complex — even within the same insurer, plans differ. Please confirm with your insurance company before your visit.
When specialty care is needed, we refer to trusted Japanese-speaking clinics nearby. Your child and family are supported by a broader medical community.
Whether it's a first visit, a pre-partum consultation, or an urgent question — please call us. Appointments are welcome in either language.
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