About
Dr. Joshua Sherman holds dual board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He brings more than 20 years of pediatric experience to his role as Chief KidCierge Physician and founder of Kidcierge Pediatric Care. He cares for patients from infancy through young adulthood, up to age 26.
Dr. Sherman spent six years on the faculty of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. There, he served as Associate Director of Quality Improvement for Emergency Medicine and as the emergency medicine representative on the trauma committee. He also held the position of Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at USC's Keck School of Medicine, where he led research studies and pioneered a Virtual Reality training program for physicians. His academic work earned recognition for exceptional contributions to resident teaching and hospital-wide service excellence. He then joined PM Pediatric Urgent Care of California, where he advanced from Medical Director of the Los Angeles and Tarzana branches to Regional Medical Director for Southern California and ultimately to Vice President of Clinical Operations. His 13 years leading high-acuity pediatric urgent care shaped his expertise in procedural and emergency medicine. Dr. Sherman is passionate about newborn care, jaundice management, special needs care, sleep health, and preventive topics across childhood. He and his wife, also a pediatrician, have three children and a dog.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine; Pediatric Emergency Department faculty, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sherman right for?
Dr. Sherman is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician with deep emergency and procedural training. Newborns and infants benefit from his Total Jaundice Care program and newborn expertise. Families with children who have special needs find his focused, relationship-driven approach valuable. College students who need continuous pediatric coverage thrive under his College KidCierge plans. Parents who want same-day access and house calls will find his model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sherman treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, from newborn jaundice and acute illness to complex special needs care. His dual board certifications cover both general pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. He also focuses on sleep health, preventive medicine, and chronic condition management across childhood and young adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Sherman holds dual board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. These certifications reflect his training and expertise across both routine pediatric care and high-acuity emergency presentations.
Dr. Sherman spent six years on faculty in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He served as Associate Director of Quality Improvement for Emergency Medicine there. He later rose to Vice President of Clinical Operations at PM Pediatric Urgent Care of California after 13 years leading urgent care branches across Southern California.
Yes. Dr. Sherman cares for patients starting at birth. He offers dedicated newborn care, including the Total Jaundice Care program that brings in-home bilirubin testing and phototherapy setup directly to families.
Yes. Dr. Sherman arrives on house calls with an expanded medical kit capable of handling urgent procedures on-site. This includes laceration repair, foreign body removal, and abscess drainage, among other services.
Yes. Dr. Sherman provides dedicated Special Needs Care as part of his clinical focus. His experience across pediatric emergency medicine and general pediatrics equips him to support children and young adults with a range of complex medical needs.
Dr. Sherman cares for patients from newborns through young adults up to age 26. This continuity allows families to maintain a trusted relationship with one physician across childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Sherman served as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at USC's Keck School of Medicine. There, he led research studies and created a Virtual Reality training program for physicians. His teaching earned recognition for exceptional contributions to resident education and hospital-wide service excellence.
Yes. Dr. Sherman's wife is also a pediatrician. They have three children and live in Southern California.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026