About
Dr. Ashley Landsman is a Stanford-trained pediatrician and the first on the Central Coast to offer direct primary care. She grew up in Texas and chose to put down roots in San Luis Obispo. Her path to pediatrics started at age five, when she drew a picture of herself as a pediatrician at school. That early certainty never wavered.
Dr. Landsman built Poppy Pediatrics so she could spend real time with families. She holds deep clinical interests in newborn care, ADHD, anxiety, teen and adolescent health, and feeding, sleep, and behavioral concerns. She describes the privilege of her work as stepping into the most intimate moments of a family's life and being a steady, trusted presence through all of them. A wife and mother of two, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to every visit.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Stanford-trained pediatrician
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Landsman right for?
Dr. Landsman is a strong fit for families who want one consistent doctor from newborn through adolescence. Parents navigating feeding difficulties, sleep concerns, or early behavioral questions benefit from her thorough, unhurried visits. She works especially well with families managing ADHD, anxiety, or teen mental health. Families new to the area seeking a pediatrician who will truly know their child find her small-panel model well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Landsman focuses on the full range of pediatric care, from newborn wellness through adolescence. She has particular clinical depth in ADHD, anxiety, and mental health concerns, as well as feeding difficulties, sleep issues, and behavioral guidance. She also handles well-child visits, school and sports physicals, sick visits, and teen health.
Yes. Dr. Landsman provides newborn care starting in the earliest days, including home visits during those first tender weeks. She supports families through first-year visits and beyond, offering guidance on feeding, sleep, and development alongside routine newborn checkups.
Dr. Landsman treats ADHD, anxiety, and mental health concerns as a core part of pediatric primary care. She takes time during extended visits to understand each child's full picture. She works with families to develop plans and coordinates with specialists when additional support serves the child best.
Dr. Landsman is a Stanford-trained pediatrician. Families can confirm current board certification status directly with the practice during their free 15-minute introductory call.
Dr. Landsman grew up in Texas and trained at Stanford before choosing to put down roots on the Central Coast. She built Poppy Pediatrics in San Luis Obispo to deliver the kind of relationship-driven pediatric care she felt was missing. She is the first pediatrician in the region to offer the direct primary care model.
Yes. Dr. Landsman gives families her direct contact for phone, text, and email. There is no nurse line or portal queue. She responds personally, including after-hours guidance when a child is sick or a parent has an urgent question.
Dr. Landsman recommends the American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule. She welcomes open, respectful conversations about vaccine questions and remains open to alternative scheduling. Her goal is to give families accurate information and support them in making confident decisions for their child.
Yes. Dr. Landsman offers telehealth visits when virtual care suits the situation. Families can schedule remote visits for follow-ups, minor concerns, or situations where an in-person visit is not practical.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026