Dr. Claridge is a MD board certified pediatrician and mom as well. She adores her daughter and loving husband. Dr. Claridge completed both medical school and pediatric residency training at Loma Linda University. The following year she served as pediatric chief resident. Though born and trained in Loma Linda, she was raised in Ohio and Northern California, and spent her undergraduate years in Washington, Ecuador and Spain. Dr. Claridge enjoys traveling, outdoor activity, marveling at creation, and connecting with friends and family. Curiosity and creativity are two long-held values on which she thrives and are at the core of her passion for working with children.