Carla V. Tardio, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tenth Street Pediatric Medical Group
1450 10th Street, Suite 304, Santa Monica, CA 90401
About Carla V. Tardio
I am a native of Los Angeles and have been a happy participant in the continuous evolution of this great city. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from USC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. I chose UCLA Medical School over Johns Hopkins for the excellent deal that it was. UCLA provided me with a superlative education at an incredible price. The sunshine that came with my decision was a plus. I remained at UCLA for my training in Pediatrics. I have wanted to become a pediatrician since I was thirteen. An aspiration I owe to my sister who is seven years younger than me. I loved helping my mother care for her so she was the first child to come under my care. After my three years of residency, I was at a crossroad and needed to decide which direction I wanted to take. It was between specializing in Neonatology and General Pediatrics. After some reflection, I realized that the experience of watching a human being develop from infancy to adulthood is quite awe inspiring and humbling. It was the path I wanted to take, so I accepted the offer to stay as Chief Resident in Pediatrics at UCLA. Being Chief Resident gave me an extra year to hone my skills in primary care and it also gave me a chance to teach medical students and residents. I joined Tenth Street Pediatrics immediately after my Chief Residency. I have had the great honor of being involved with terrific families. Parents have included me on their journey of raising their children to become good citizens of the world. I believe the world will be in good hands. When I am not at work or being philosophical about Pediatrics, I like to spend time with family and friends. I have two children, a son and a daughter, who have attended USC and are content, independent individuals. I enjoy photography, traveling, watching movies, champagne tasting and shopping. All of these activities are easy to share with family and friends.
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