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Dr. Abesa sees children 0 through 18 years of age, for medical and behavioral/developmental concerns.
*Languages: English

About Dr. Abesa

Dr. Maria Abesa is a pediatrician, wife, and busy mother of four. She takes care of pediatric patients from birth to young adulthood. She is grateful for the opportunity to provide medical care and guidance through My Catholic Doctor.

Dr. Abesa is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the Catholic Medical Association. She currently practices pediatrics in Southern California, working part-time with a regional healthcare organization. She has a special interest in working with children with behavioral challenges, including ADHD, ASD, and developmental delays.

Dr. Abesa has always known she wanted to be a pediatrician, even before she could pronounce the word. She graduated from medical school at the University of the Philippines and completed her Pediatric residency training at the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in California. During residency, she received the Ambulatory Pediatrics Award for exemplary patient care, outstanding work ethic, and patient advocacy.

Dr. Abesa believes that a strong, loving family environment plays a vital role in raising strong, healthy children. She advocates for intentional parental involvement in every aspect of a child’s upbringing and education. She believes that children can overcome almost any challenge they face, with loving guidance and support from their parents. This has led to her becoming active in organizing parenting and family enrichment courses in her local community. Her favorite parenting books include: Character Building by David Isaacs, Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline, The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Sigel, and Compass by James Stenson.

Dr. Abesa loves hanging out at home with her husband and their children. Her hobbies include cooking and baking (to the benefit of her family!), reading, playing board games, going on walks, and spending time with her friends.

Licensed States

California

In-Network Carriers

Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, United Healthcare, First Choice Health Network

This provider does not participate nor bill Medi-Cal.

Anthem Networks Include: Blue Cross Commercial, PPO, Indemnity, Work Comp, and Medicare PPO, Pathway EPO in California
Blue Shield of California Networks Include: PPO, ePPO, EPO, HMO, and Medicare Advantage Networks).
United Healthcare Networks include: NexusACO (OAP, NR, OA, NRP, R, NRP, RB, RP), Select (EPO, Plus POS, HMO, Select Plus), Navigate & Navigate plus, PPO, Core (EPO), Choice (EPO, HMO, HMO Plus, Plus POS), Surest Plan, Charter (POS, EPO, HMO), Core (HMO, Plus POS)

This provider is not accepting new worker’s compensation assignments at this time.

If this clinician is licensed in your state they are able to accept your insurance if you are insured by any one of the following:
- Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
- Catholic Diocese Of Wichita, Kansas
- Christendom College
- Christian Brothers Ministry Services Plan
- Diocese of Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Medi-Share
- Reta Trust

Tricare: Effective Jan 1, 2025, Tricare has switched region allocation for several states. We are currently re-evaluating each of our provider's certification status for Tricare Select and will update profiles as we have confirmed status. Please check back for updates.

Services deemed medically necessary by a physician at MyCatholicDoctor may be covered by your insurance. Network coverage is determined by your referring physician’s participation. All other services are eligible for our Self-Pay Discounted Rates.

Services Offered

  • Virtual primary care
  • Acute care