Re: Looking for an excellent pediatrician
Dr. Maria Steelman is a wonderful pediatrician! My daughter has been seeing her since she was 7, and now that she's 18, ''Dr. Maria'' is still her doctor because they have such a great rapport. Dr. Steelman even gives patients her cell and home numbers because she wants to make sure that families can reach her in the event of an urgent matter. Dr. Steelman's office is at 3249 Mt. Diablo Ct., Suite 105, Lafayette. Her office number is 925-287-0120. DC

Re: Pediatrician for 14 and 18 year old daughters I would recommend Dr. Maria Steelman. She is terrific with teens!!!! She is in Lafayette. I am in Montclair, but she's worth the drive. Adrienne

Re: Looking for Pediatrician in Lamorinda
In Lafayette I highly recommend Dr. Maria Steelman at Lafayette Pediatrics, 3210 Old Tunnel Rd, Lafayette, Phone:(925) 287-9220. I have been taking both of my children there for 3 years now. She and her staff are wonderful, thorough, and very skilled. Plus, her waiting room will take your kids' (as well as your) mind off why you're there. Dr. Maria is always available, either in person or by phone, and gives you an intelligent, thoughtful, respectful opinion about your children's issues. She refers you to specialists that are the top of the line too. She really is a gem. I have never had a problem there, getting a ''live'' person or even Dr. Maria herself. I highly recommend her. A very happy mom

Re: Pediatrician in San Ramon/Danville
We have been very pleased with our pediatrician, Maria Steelman. Her office is in Lafayette, not too far from Danville, with easy access from highway 24. When our daughter (now 9 weeks) was born a month early and required some extra care, Dr. Steelman visited her at Alta Bates twice a day! She is thorough, wonderful with infants, can always be reached by cell phone, and listens well to all our concerns. Tara

Dr. Maria Steelman and Dr Stephanie Bennett-Straus aren't with Rainbow Pediatrics any more but are working together at Dr. Steelman's new "Lafayette Pediatrics". There is a web site under construction at www.lafayettepediatrics.com with the new address and phone number. Bob