Hi! I’m Dr. Shirley Chan-Ramirez, or simply, Dr. Chan. I’m a mom of 2. I became a pediatrician because I love caring for kids, they make me smile every day! I enjoy providing support and reassurance to parents. My favorite part of my job is forming long-term relationships with families.
I developed a passion for assisting moms and babies through their breastfeeding journeys after having a difficult experience myself. I was amazed and grateful for how my lactation consultant helped me overcome challenges and reach my goals. I pursued further training in lactation and became board-certified in lactation consultation (IBCLC) in 2017. In 2024, I became board-certified in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (NABBLM-C), a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating breastfeeding medical conditions in both moms and babies.
Both my babies had posterior tongue-ties and my experience feeding them made me realize how challenging tongue-ties can be for both babies and their families. In 2018, I shadowed renowned tongue-tie expert Dr. Bobby Ghaheri to learn his technique for correcting tongue-tie. Since then, I have been performing tongue-tie procedures and have helped many babies regain their feeding function. In doing so, I have also relieved their families’ frustration and sleeplessness related to infant feeding dysfunction.
I opened Blossom Pediatrics and Lactation in 2021 out of a love for serving families with in-depth, empathetic, and compassionate care. I would be delighted to provide excellent pediatric care for your children and guide you alongside your parenting journey. I hope that my expertise in lactation and tongue-tie will also support struggling families and provide much needed relief from stress and worry.
