Sierra Park Pediatrics

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm

What is Pediatrics?
Pediatrics is the medical specialty concerned with the health of children from birth through adolescence. Mammoth Hospital believes that parents and their children should have access to up-to-date and comprehensive pediatric services.  Our pediatricians have many years of training and experience, and are committed to keeping abreast of the latest developments in this field. Learn about us by watching our video: Click here to begin

Preventive Services

Our partnership with you may begin with the birth of your baby, or with your move to the Eastern Sierra. New parents rapidly learn to care for their infant as they trust their instincts, communicating with us when advice or reassurance is needed. The idea that “the only thing constant in life is change” certainly is verified by children. “Well child” visits help develop our relationship with you, and provide a baseline for comparison when problems or illnesses occur. Our time with you will help to maximize the tremendous potential for growth and development of both parent and child in each stage of the life cycle; infant, child, adolescent, and adult.

We are interested in the health of the entire family unit. Some of the important issues that may be discussed include breast feeding and nutrition, immunizations, sleep problems, discipline, divorce, single parent and blended families, various chronic medical problems, school problems such as learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, and prevention and treatment of substance abuse and teen pregnancy.

Chronic medical conditions are dealt with through a “medical home,” which is your entry point into the health care system. Through a variety of specialists, accessed by travel, phone, email, or telemedicine, we are positioned to coordinate the needed care to help each child receive maximum potential.

Illnesses and Injuries

For acute problems, we provide services such as office visits, hospitalization, and occasionally transport to a more sophisticated medical facility. To ensure that visitors have an enjoyable stay, we will offer initial medical care for your child, and then provide records and follow-up care to the physician back home for continued care. Illnesses and injuries never occur at convenient times. Whether the office is open or not, we are committed to being a resource for you to decide whether to care for your child at home or to arrange for a visit.

24-hour telephone number:  (760) 924-4000
Your access to us is always through our 24-hour phone line. When the office is open, we offer appointments and telephone advice on the routine care of minor illnesses. Appointments are available on a same day basis.

When the office is not open, you should follow the voice mail instructions. One of us will be paged, and will call you back as soon as possible. You will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, and to make satisfactory arrangements for your child’s needs to be met.

For serious emergencies, always call 911!

Our Pediatricians

Maria King, D.O., joined Sierra Park Pediatrics in July 2007. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut and her Ph.D. in computer science from UCLA. Dr. King earned her medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences followed by a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She worked for two years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UCLA and conducted research in preterm birth for the National Institute of Health. Dr. King and her husband, Jon, have a long-time connection with Mammoth and were married here in 1990. Dr. King is a long-time member of the National Ski Patrol, and member of June Mountain Ski Patrol. She is also active in the Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra Program. Dr. King and her husband have a daughter, Peri.

Amy Conrad, M.D., joined the team in January 2008 and looks forward to continuing her career at Mammoth Hospital. Raised in San Francisco, Dr. Conrad earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara and her medical degree from UC Irvine. Following an internship in obstetrics and gynecology, she completed her pediatric residency and chief residency at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She is board certified in pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Before relocating to Mammoth Lakes, Dr. Conrad was in private practice in Orange County for 10 years. Dr. Conrad’s husband, Jim, is a math and science teacher; they have four children. Dr. Conrad and her family enjoy swimming, soccer, skiing, and football.