About
Dr. Lourdes Mosqueda, MD, earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Spanish from the University of California, Irvine. She completed her medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, then trained in pediatrics at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, where she developed a strong foundation in newborn and hospital-based care.
After residency, Dr. Mosqueda worked across community clinics, private practice, and hospital settings, including as a pediatric hospitalist attending deliveries and caring for newborns in the emergency department. She holds current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, which she renews every two years. Her clinical passions include ADHD diagnosis and management, asthma treatment, newborn care, developmental milestones, breastfeeding support, and teen health. She lives in South Pasadena with her husband and three children, and she spends many weekends on the soccer field with her youngest son.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. in Biological Sciences, minor in Spanish, University of California, Irvine
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago (MD)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco
Additional Training
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association (renewed every two years)
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mosqueda right for?
Dr. Mosqueda is an excellent fit for families seeking a pediatrician with deep newborn and hospital-based experience. Parents navigating ADHD diagnoses, asthma management, or breastfeeding challenges benefit from her focused expertise. She works well with families who want a doctor they can reach directly at any hour. Teens looking for a physician attentive to adolescent health concerns will find her approach especially effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mosqueda focuses on ADHD diagnosis and management, asthma treatment, newborn care, and breastfeeding support. She also has clinical interest in developmental milestones and teen health. Her background as a pediatric hospitalist gives her strong experience with complex newborn and emergency presentations.
Dr. Mosqueda holds current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, which she renews every two years. She completed her pediatric residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and has practiced across hospital, clinic, and private practice settings.
Dr. Mosqueda earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. She completed her pediatric residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, where she focused on newborn and hospital-based care.
Yes, newborn care is one of Dr. Mosqueda's core clinical interests. She worked as a pediatric hospitalist attending deliveries and caring for newborns in the emergency department. Through the practice's Fourth Trimester Package, she also visits families at home during the first three months of a baby's life.
Members reach Dr. Mosqueda directly by call, text, or email around the clock. This direct access is a central feature of the practice's direct primary care model. Same or next-day appointments are also available for urgent needs.
Yes, Dr. Mosqueda has a strong clinical interest in teen health. She sees patients from birth through young adulthood and tailors her approach to the specific needs of adolescent patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026