Dr. Peri Suzan Gunay
Pediatrics
Costa Mesa, CA
37 years experience female
About
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My goal is to work with the parents of my patients as a team to provide for the health and well being-both physically, mentally and developmentally, of their children. I do support and believe in the value of immunizations for children. I prefer to use antibiotics only when medically necessary. I am proactive in treating and controlling asthma, even intermittent viral induced asthma when necessary. I would like to help parents develop healthy eating and physical activity habits while their children are young in order to avoid overweight and poor physical fitness in their lives. I am proactive in seeking intervention with developmental delays and barriers to learning in school and at home. I love taking care of children-it is a blessing and an honor.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
ADHD and Autism
Licenses
United States: California
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Weight: According to my growth chart his height is 10th% for his age, so an appropriate weight would be 45-50 lbs depending on his bone and muscle structure. ... Read More
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Adolescent Gynecomastia: If you are not on any medication that could cause it, it is normal for some young men to have gynecomastia, which can be quite significant and noticea... Read More
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Healthy weight: The answer depends on several factors-there are different body types which affect normal weight ranges. Also bone density and muscle mass are importan... Read More
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Red spot on eye: Generally red spots on the white of the eye are small hemorrhages that tend to occur during birth or with strong coughing or occasionally vomiting. Th... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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All babies reflux : As long as she is growing well, and does not experience pain or choking then the spitting up can be ignored, and she will outgrow it. If she does have... Read More
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White bumps: It's hard to answer without seeing the bumps. One option is to use a soap free cleanser, like cetaphil-apply and wipe off for a moisturizing effect. A... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Itchy back: If he has dry skin then he may have eczema which means you have to moisturize the skin regularly in order to control dryness and itchyness and flare u... Read More
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Acne meds: Yes, BenzaClin and Retin-A can be mixed. However both may dry and irritate the skin so adjust the use to a level that your skin tolerates, and use a n... Read More
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Multiple symptoms: Low grade fever, nasal or eye congestion, slight cough, diarrhea together suggest a virus infection which needs support with clear liquids (like "pedi... Read More
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Ear infection: Fireworks may frighten young children but are otherwise not harmful. Close exposure to very loud noise, however, is not good for ears (hearing) with ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Anti diarrhea pill: If she only chewed on such a pill and did not injest a whole pill or more there should be no consequences. I recommend that you check for a poison con... Read More
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Yes: After treatment the residual scabies are still in the skin, though dead. Gentle buffing with a loofah in the shower and application of moisturizer may... Read More
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Scabies: If the dots are very itchy then they probably are scabies. Usually the would occur on exposed areas of the body where you may have had direct contact ... Read More
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Loestrin: I am a pediatrician, not a gynecologist, so this is not my area of specialty, however, your lack of periods suggests that you are not ovulating and th... Read More
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Tea tree oil: Hibiclens may still be available, but there are products with "tea tree oil" at health food stores. It has natural antibacterial and antifungal proper... Read More
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Self confidence: Finding an activity which is fun, and rewarding would help. Physical activity tends to help with stress and mood. Some ideas might be self-defense tr... Read More
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Melanin: I am unaware of any association between diet and melanin production. Some vegetarians may be deficient in certain b vitamins (b12), iron, zinc, vitami... Read More
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TdaP: You are okay with a "clean" (non-rusty, indoor cut) on tetanus shot for 10 years, but if you are around any babies you may want to update you tetanus ... Read More
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Missing laterals: Usually braces are needed to prepare teeth and a surgical implant can be placed in the bone in the area of the gap so that an artificial tooth can be ... Read More
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Hair rebonding: There is no way to answer this question with certainty as there are not likely to be information available. Since hair rebonding involves use of chemi... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Newborn crying: Newborns usually cry when hungry or startled or wet, but some babies have a calm temperament and don't cry a lot. Important for the doctor to check th... Read More
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'Stinky feet': Usually this is caused by a form of athlete's foot, which can be treated with over the counter sprays, like 'odor eaters' sprayed on the feet, especia... Read More
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L-arginine: It appears that l-arginine in low doses may be safe but has not been systematically tested in children and teens. Possible side effects include low bl... Read More
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Brown urine: There are a number of causes of brown urine, that can reflect kidney, liver, blood or muscle disorders that need to be evaluated by medical tests (mos... Read More
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Acne: Most likely it is an inflamed pimple. You can buy "benzoyl peroxide" acne cream (read the active ingrediants) without prescription. Apply a thick laye... Read More
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ADHD: There are many brands and preparations of stimulant medications, as well as nonstimulants, so if there are too many side effects you should discuss al... Read More
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Sensory neuropathy: May be a "small fiber sensory neuropathy". I would try taking a b-vitamin complex as deficiency may cause neuropathy or inflammation of a nerve fiber,... Read More
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Need to recheck: You should return for a recheck appt. Strep throat symptoms pass quickly with treatment, but sometimes can relapse. But also extreme fatigue and not f... Read More
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Eye blood clot: Small hemorrhage sin the white part of the eye can happen due to several causes. Extreme coughing or vomiting can cause it, as can coming through the ... Read More
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Acne in boys: There are different levels of treatment depending on the severity of acne. Over the counter "benzoyl peroxide" cream or lotion, and or an acne wash is... Read More
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Canker sores: May indicate herpes infection, which is a recurring chronic infection that flares during fever, stress, illness, fatigue. Depending on age there are h... Read More
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Wooshing: Has your blood pressure been checked? High blood pressure can cause your symptoms. If your blood pressure is normal then you may want to see an ear no... Read More
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Tonsils: Tonsils may develop small white patches that are simply dried surface secretions and have no medical concern. If there is no abnormal asymmetry of ton... Read More
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Bronchiolitis: Winter cold viruses in young children and infants travel into small breathing tubes and cause wheezing and chest congestion, esp in winter months. If ... Read More
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Inverted nipples: There is a range of degree of inverted nipples (grades 1, 2 and 3-see wikipedia article), as well as a variety of causes. Mastitis (infection with pai... Read More
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Cervical web: Not my area of expertise, but my understanding: a narrowing in the upper part of the esophagus, can be congenital or occur secondary to other causes, ... Read More
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Stimulant medication: Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) (dexamphetamine) are stimulant medications (like caffeine) approved... Read More
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ADHD: Russell barkley, phd is a prominent researcher in the area of adhd. As such, he has expanded a description of the core symptoms of adhd/add from inatt... Read More
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Newborns: Newborns should drink breastmilk or formula. Water is not recommended. They have limited stores to maintain their electrolytes and blood sugar, and br... Read More
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Cryptococcus albidus: Perhaps you have had trouble finding due to incorrect spelling: here is a link to a wikipedia articlehttp://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/cryptococcus. Appare... Read More
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Constipation: Constipation is common in young children due to diet and behavioral factors. Limit milk to 16 oz daily, encourage pears, plums and prunes. Miralax (po... Read More
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Fetal heart: Depending on the method used an obstetrician can hear fetal heart tones as early as 9-10 weeks, but sometimes not until the 12th week of pregnancy.
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Vitamin C: Vitamin c is relatively safe, but avoid taking large dosages of any vitamin. Instead take a "prenatal vitamin" meant for pregnancy with extra folic ac... Read More
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Sperm: Oral sex after ejaculation into the mouth could lead to pregnancy.
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Pregnancy: If not certain about pregnancy then a pregnancy urine test can confirm. Once pregnancy is identified then medical care needs to be done to evaluate th... Read More
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"Body tics": Tics can be acute or chronic, simple or complex. Medical and family history is important to try to diagnose the cause and determine treatment. Certain... Read More
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Sensitive: Some young children have sensory issues. That's why certain clothes, collars, socks, may bother them. If you use very gentle shampoo and massage his h... Read More
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Bump: If the area is raised then it may be a mastocytoma, which is a benign birthmark like collection of cells which release histamine when stimulated formi... Read More
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Healthy: Just try to eat a healthy balanced diet of lean meats, fruits and vegetables. Limit carbs and drink a lot of water and milk. Look for healthy fats wit... Read More
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Need more info: There can be several reasons for babies arching their back. It can be an idiosyncrasy (habit), it can indicate reflux, but it could also indicate a ne... Read More
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Dec 22, 2012
Very precise, impressive indeed!
Dr. Ali
Nov 20, 2013
Great doc. Thank you!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Gunay is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you very much. She doesn't seem to be in any discomfort, and she doesn't rub it at all. she does sneeze a lot so it could be a busted vessel. Thank you for your time.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you so much for your time and your answer. Very helpful. I'm a tad bit worried now. I will take her back to her doctor, thanks.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! TEIS >6 mo & starting speech therapy 40% delay social & communication
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
Children's Memorial Hospital
Awards
Orange Coast Mazazine / January 2013 / Top Doctors of Orange County
Top Pediatrician, Second Place, California - Winter
2013
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Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
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