About
Dr. Lori Openshaw has cared for children in Newport Beach and Orange County since she opened her primary practice in 1995. She earned her BA in Physiology and Anatomy from UC Berkeley, then her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine. Her pediatric residency took her through Children's Hospital of Northern California (UCSF Benioff) and CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County, where she completed her training in 1995.
Dr. Openshaw holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She also holds certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a credential held by very few pediatricians in Orange County. She served on multiple hospital committees focused on lactation support and the development of Baby Friendly Hospitals across Orange County. For more than 25 years, she has held membership on the Hoag Hospital Medical Staff in the Department of Pediatrics, and she maintains staff privileges at Saddleback Memorial Hospital, CHOC, and Mission Hospital. Her clinical passions include newborn care, infant and pediatric feeding, lactation, sleep training, calming techniques, and child development from infancy through adolescence. A mother of two raised in the Newport area, Dr. Openshaw brings genuine personal perspective to her work with families. She enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, the beach, and spending time with her community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA in Physiology/Anatomy, University of California, Berkeley (1984-1988)
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine, MD (1988-1992)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, Children's Hospital of Northern California (UCSF Benioff) and CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County (1992-1995)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Openshaw right for?
Dr. Openshaw is an excellent fit for families seeking a deeply experienced pediatrician from birth through adolescence. Newborn families benefit especially from her IBCLC certification and expertise in infant feeding, lactation, and sleep training. Parents managing developmental concerns or navigating specialist referrals will find her proactive coordination valuable. Families who want 24/7 direct access to their child's doctor thrive in her small, attentive practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Openshaw cares for patients from birth through adolescence. Her clinical experience spans newborns in their first days of life through teenage patients, making her a strong fit for families who want continuity with a single trusted pediatrician across all childhood stages.
Yes. Dr. Openshaw holds certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a credential few pediatricians in Orange County carry. She served on hospital committees supporting lactation programs and the development of Baby Friendly Hospitals across Orange County. She brings this expertise directly into consultations with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding families.
Dr. Openshaw is passionate about newborn care, infant and pediatric feeding, lactation support, sleep training, calming techniques, and developmental screening. She also provides comprehensive adolescent health care. Her clinical interests span the full arc of childhood development.
Dr. Openshaw earned her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency across two programs: Children's Hospital of Northern California (UCSF Benioff) and CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County, finishing her training in 1995.
Yes. Dr. Openshaw holds staff privileges at Hoag Hospital, Saddleback Memorial Hospital, CHOC, and Mission Hospital. She has maintained membership on the Hoag Hospital Medical Staff in the Department of Pediatrics for more than 25 years.
Dr. Openshaw personally contacts Orange County specialists when a referral is needed. She does not simply hand families a list of names. Her long tenure in Orange County allows her to connect patients with the right specialist quickly and directly.
Yes. Dr. Openshaw offers in-home visits specifically to accommodate newborns in their first days of life. This service lets her evaluate a new baby and support the family in a comfortable, familiar setting during the early postpartum period.
Yes. Dr. Openshaw holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She earned her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her residency at two respected children's hospitals in California.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026