Monika A. Symms, MD
Accepting New Patients

Monika A. Symms, MD

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 5.0
 
Burbank Pediatrics |

About

Dr. Monika Symms is a Board Certified Pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her clinical areas of expertise include preventative and sick care of newborns through teenagers, with special interests in nutrition, sleep, behavior and skin disorders.

After receiving her medical education from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland, she completed her pediatrics residency training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. During residency, Dr. Symms was nominated twice for the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honors from New York University.

Dr. Symms loves to support and educate families and feels it is a great privilege to care for children. She has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor by her physician peers since 2018 and has been a proud and active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2006.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2012

Residency

Pediatrics, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 2009

Degree

MD, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 2005

Recognitions

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2018-2025

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2018-2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
59 total ratings | 20 reviews
5.0
October 29, 2025
Great listener, makes my child feel comfortable, gives enough time to listen to concerns and discuss
5.0
October 16, 2025
Dr Symms is very patient and understanding. She took the time to sit and explain the answers to my questions as well as reviewed everything we previously talked about.
5.0
October 15, 2025
Always very helpful and explains things well. Very thorough
5.0
October 13, 2025
She is always patient and wonderful at listening. My daughter loves everyone at her office too.
5.0
October 7, 2025
Dr. Symms is always very friendly, helpful, and on time!