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Clinics & Locations
Clinics & Locations
- Clinics
- Locations
Here to serve you

Explore our network of care for kids, from the tiniest to teens and young adults.
Find a Doctor
Find a Doctor
- Find a Doctor
- Get a Second Opinion
World-class docs

We'll help you find the best provider for your child.
Your Visit
Your Visit
Stress-free visits

Accommodations. Admission. Discharge. Procedure prep. We've got you covered.
Patient Education
Patient Education
Extraordinary kid care

Our specialists handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare.
Medical Professionals
Medical Professionals
Referrals made easy

Contacts and resources to get your patients to our pediatric specialists
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Us?
Best in Northern CA

We're ranked #1 in pediatric cancer, heart surgery, cardiology & more.

Lydia Tinajero-Deck

MD

Pediatrician

About me

Accepting new patients

Telehealth (video visits)

Insurance plan info

Education

UCSF School of Medicine, MD, 1992
Residencies

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland, Pediatrics, 1991
Academic Title

Professor

Where I see patients (1)

Selected research

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Greater Improvement in Obesity Among Children With Prediabetes in a Clinical Weight Management Program.
Childhood obesity (Print)
June 2023
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Food Insecurity Influences Weight Trajectory in Children with Obesity.
Childhood obesity (Print)
February 2022
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Application of the Medical Neighborhood to Children with Severe Obesity.
Childhood obesity (Print)
August 2018
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Soothing the soul

Our music therapy program nurtures patients with bedside serenades, rap workshops and more.

Please check with your health insurance plan regarding coverage for this type of care. Not all providers at UCSF are covered by every insurance plan.