About
Anna Muñoz Chavira, MD, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics who has practiced pediatric medicine since 2014. A proud Los Angeles native, she earned her undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University before attending the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She completed her pediatric residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. Her clinical training also included rotations at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Long Beach Memorial Miller Children's Hospital, and Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center.
Before founding Friendly Hills Pediatrics in 2021, Dr. Muñoz Chavira worked as a pediatric hospitalist with Kaiser Permanente, caring for thousands of newborns in both hospital and clinic settings. She is passionate about newborn care, lactation consulting, adolescent health, ADD/ADHD, asthma management, and mental health screening. She brings over three combined years of personal breastfeeding experience and pursued additional training in human lactation beyond standard pediatric requirements. Dr. Muñoz Chavira speaks Spanish fluently and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a proud wife and mother of three daughters. Her husband, Dr. Emiliano Chavira, specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking, traveling, beach trips, neighborhood bike rides, and movies with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Loyola Marymount University
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Residency
Pediatric residency, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Muñoz Chavira right for?
Dr. Muñoz Chavira is a strong fit for families seeking a consistent, accessible pediatrician from birth through young adulthood. Parents of newborns benefit from her hospitalist background and specialized lactation training. She is well suited for patients managing asthma, ADD/ADHD, or mental health concerns. Spanish-speaking families will find a fluent, culturally connected provider. Her membership model gives families direct phone and text access, including after hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Muñoz Chavira sees patients from newborn through young adulthood. Her services cover well-child care, adolescent health, and pre-college well-checks, so many families stay with her practice for years.
Yes. Dr. Muñoz Chavira holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
She completed her pediatric residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. Her training also included rotations at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Long Beach Memorial Miller Children's Hospital, and Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Muñoz Chavira spent years as a pediatric hospitalist with Kaiser Permanente, caring for thousands of newborns in both hospital and clinic settings. She holds hospital privileges at PIH Whittier Hospital and Whittier Hospital Medical Center specifically for newborn care.
Yes. Dr. Muñoz Chavira pursued additional training in human lactation beyond standard pediatric requirements. She also brings over three years of personal breastfeeding experience, giving her a practical perspective alongside her clinical expertise.
Yes. Dr. Muñoz Chavira speaks Spanish fluently. Her entire staff also speaks Spanish, making the practice a welcoming option for Spanish-speaking families throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Dr. Muñoz Chavira treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, ADD/ADHD, acne, obesity, and diabetes. She also performs developmental, mental health, and nutrition screenings, and offers reproductive health evaluations and birth control for adolescent and young adult patients.
Yes. Dr. Muñoz Chavira offers full ADD/ADHD evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing management. She is passionate about this area of pediatric care and works closely with families throughout the process.
When specialist care is necessary, Dr. Muñoz Chavira refers families to Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Children's Hospital Orange County, and Long Beach Miller Children's Hospital.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026