About
Dr. Rashmi Jain is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of clinical experience. She trained at Children's Hospital of Orange County and holds board certification in pediatrics in both California and Texas. A Southern California native, she founded BabiesMD to build a practice where every child receives deep, personal attention. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi.
Dr. Jain has pioneered functional medicine principles tailored specifically to children. Her clinical focus spans newborn care, food sensitivity testing, nutrition, gut health, developmental milestones, and vaccine counseling. She personally administers all vaccines and uses topical and sensory aids to keep the experience comfortable. A mother herself, she brings both clinical expertise and genuine empathy to every visit. She collaborates with the CDC, CHOC, CHLA, Mayo Clinic, the Food Allergy Institute, and Cleveland Clinic. Her work establishing food sensitivity data for children is ongoing and breaking new ground. She has appeared on CBS News, Insider, CafeMom, and WFAA, among other outlets.
Education & Training
Residency
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
Additional Training
Board Certified in Pediatrics (California & Texas)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Hindi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jain right for?
Dr. Jain is an excellent fit for families seeking a deeply attentive pediatrician from birth through the teen years. Parents interested in functional medicine, food sensitivity testing, or customized vaccine schedules will find her approach particularly well-suited to their needs. Newborn families benefit from her hospital visits at birth and a complimentary in-home first well check. Families navigating developmental concerns, gut health issues, or chronic symptoms benefit from her whole-child perspective. Spanish- and Hindi-speaking families can communicate with her directly in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jain treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, from common illnesses to complex chronic concerns. Her clinical focus includes food sensitivities, gut health issues, nutritional deficiencies, and developmental delays. She also manages newborn care, recurrent infections, allergies, and general pediatric wellness from birth through adolescence.
Yes, Dr. Jain integrates functional medicine principles into her pediatric care. She looks at root causes behind symptoms rather than treating conditions in isolation. Her functional approach addresses nutrition, gut health, food sensitivities, and lifestyle factors that affect a child's overall wellbeing.
Yes, Dr. Jain holds board certification in pediatrics in both California and Texas. She trained at Children's Hospital of Orange County and has practiced pediatrics for over 20 years.
Yes, Dr. Jain offers thorough vaccine discussions and builds customized vaccine schedules for families who want a more personalized approach. She personally administers all vaccines and uses topical and sensory aids to keep the experience as comfortable as possible for children.
Dr. Jain speaks English, Spanish, and Hindi fluently. Families who prefer to communicate in Spanish or Hindi can do so directly with her during appointments.
Yes, newborn care is a core part of Dr. Jain's practice. She visits newborns daily at affiliated hospitals until discharge and offers every new family a complimentary in-home first well check after they return home.
Dr. Jain uses advanced in-office diagnostics, including a one-hour 4-plex PCR machine that tests for Flu-A/B, RSV, COVID, and Strep simultaneously. She also uses middle ear video otoscopes and AI-based murmur detection technology to support thorough evaluations.
Yes, Dr. Jain makes house calls for her concierge patients. She also conducts an in-home first well check for every new family as a complimentary service, bringing her care directly to families in the early days after birth.
Dr. Jain collaborates with the CDC, CHOC, CHLA, Mayo Clinic, the Food Allergy Institute, and Cleveland Clinic. Her ongoing work establishing food sensitivity data specifically for children continues to advance the field of pediatric functional medicine.
Dr. Jain holds hospital affiliations at HOAG Irvine, HOAG Newport Beach, Saddleback, and CHOC. These affiliations allow her to visit newborn patients at the hospital daily until discharge.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026