About
Dr. Natasha Agbai is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Pacific Heights Pediatrics in San Francisco. She earned her medical degree with honors from UCLA School of Medicine. Her pediatric residency took place at Stanford Children's Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. After residency, she spent more than fifteen years caring for Bay Area families at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Discover Health. During that time, she built a reputation as an exceptional diagnostician and a trusted advisor to parents.
Dr. Agbai holds dual board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She serves as an ABOM National Delegate. The American Board of Pediatrics invited her to author questions for the national pediatrics certification exams. She is nationally recognized in pediatric weight management. She integrates evidence-based nutrition and a body-positive philosophy into every patient relationship. She believes every child deserves a healthy relationship with food and a confident relationship with their body. Outside the office, she contributes to innovations in digital health communication. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two young sons, spending time outdoors, exploring parks, and cheering for Stanford.
Education & Training
Medical School
UCLA School of Medicine (with honors)
Residency
Pediatrics, Stanford Children's Hospital (Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford)
Additional Training
More than fifteen years at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Discover Health; Pediatric Board Certification Exam Author for American Board of Pediatrics; ABOM National Delegate
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Agbai right for?
Dr. Agbai is a strong fit for families seeking a deeply engaged, relationship-driven pediatrician from newborn through young adulthood. Parents navigating newborn care, developmental milestones, or complex diagnoses benefit from her thorough, intuitive approach. Children dealing with weight management, nutrition concerns, or mental health challenges get specialized support alongside primary care. Families who want direct physician access and same-day availability will find her panel size delivers both.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Agbai treats the full range of pediatric conditions, from newborn care and routine childhood illness to developmental concerns and mental health. She has particular expertise in pediatric weight management and nutrition disorders. She holds board certification in obesity medicine in addition to her pediatric certification. Her clinical focus covers preventive care, wellness optimization, and chronic condition management throughout childhood and young adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Agbai holds dual board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also serves as an ABOM National Delegate. The American Board of Pediatrics invited her to help author the national pediatrics certification exams, recognizing her clinical expertise.
Dr. Agbai earned her medical degree with honors from UCLA School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Stanford Children's Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. After residency, she spent more than fifteen years in clinical practice caring for Bay Area families at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Discover Health.
Dr. Agbai integrates evidence-based nutrition guidance into every aspect of her care. She brings a body-positive philosophy to weight management and believes every child deserves a healthy relationship with food. She holds board certification in obesity medicine and has national recognition in the field of pediatric weight management. She tailors nutrition support to each child's individual needs and family values.
Dr. Agbai addresses mental health as part of her whole-child approach to care. She provides mental health support directly within the practice and connects families with appropriate specialists when needed. Her small panel size gives her the time to monitor behavioral and emotional changes closely over time. Families have direct access to her when concerns arise between visits.
Yes. Dr. Agbai cares for children from birth through young adulthood. She offers prenatal consultations for expecting families. She conducts first newborn exams in the home within 48 hours of hospital discharge. Her newborn support covers feeding, sleep, development monitoring, and the practical questions new parents encounter around the clock.
Dr. Agbai maintains established referral relationships with top specialists at Stanford, CPMC, and UCSF. When a child needs specialist care, she coordinates access directly and stays involved throughout the process. Her years of practice in the Bay Area give her deep familiarity with the region's leading pediatric specialists.
Yes. Dr. Agbai makes house calls to established member families throughout her service areas in San Francisco and Marin County. She brings everything needed for a comprehensive examination. House calls are particularly valuable for newborns, children too ill to travel, or families with multiple sick children. The membership includes house calls at no additional charge.
Dr. Agbai sees children from newborn through young adulthood, including college-age patients. She works closely with parents navigating newborns, developmental milestones, chronic conditions, and nutrition or weight concerns. She also serves families who want a physician available for travel health, school and camp forms, and ongoing wellness planning across childhood.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026
