Biography


Dr. Ragins practices pediatrics at Stanford Medicine Partners Castro Valley. She attended medical school at Loyola University in Maywood, Illinois and completed her residency at the Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. She received her Master in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Ragins is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Ragins joined Bay Valley Medical Group in 2003. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, reading fiction novels and staying healthy through daily exercise. Most of her free times is spent playing with her two children.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (2000) IL
  • Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics (2003)
  • Residency: UCLA-Harbor (2003) CA
  • Internship: UCLA-Harbor (2001) CA

Practice Locations


Stanford Medicine Partners Castro Valley Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley, CA

20642 John Drive

Castro Valley , CA 94546

(510) 785-5000

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(167 Ratings)

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4.8/5

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(56 reviews)

I hope no one is in her care....sad to think about all the children that already are.
I would recommend Dr. Ragins to all my friends and family.
We love Dr. Ragins
She was very personable which was a welcomed change from his last provider.
Dr Ragins was superb! I felt so heard and understood and really appreciated her suggestions and next steps.
Dr. Ragins is very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We are lucky to have her.
Dr. Ragins & her staff (Rowena)are always so helpful. Rowena answered my video call promptly, she also went above & beyond on making sure my daughter was scheduled for her appointment with the respiratory clinic.
Dr Ragins is a great doctor. Happy to have her care for our children.
We were accommodated by Dr. Ragins promptly.
Excellent doctor
Amazing hospital, amazing doctors! Very grateful!
Dr. Ragin's leaves no questions unanswered and does a great job. Best peds we've ever had.
Love her!
Our whole family loves Dr. Ragins! We've tried other peds (including Kaiser) but nothing compares to Dr. Ragins. She's interactive with the kids, she explains everything in detail, and she has us feeling more at ease and addresses all of our concerns.
Dr. Ragins is an amazing doctor. She has been committed to giving my minor daughter the best care possible. We've had other doctors through other insurance plans and every time... we missed DR. RAGINS.
I have absolute confidence in Dr. Ragins as my daughters doctor. I requested that my daughter be checked for sleep disorders. She didn't think it was necessary, but called me 1st thing next morning. She went home and researched and referred my daughter to sleep clinic.
Dr. Ragins was caring, supportive, listened, and answered all questions and options.
We love Dr. Ragins! Now both my kids see her. She's very informative and shows that she cares about her patients.
Dr. Ragins was very thorough, knowledgeable, & efficient. I felt confident my daughter was getting proper care.
I have no issues with DOC, always friendly, knowledgeable.
We love Dr. Ragins. She's kind and approachable. We've been brining our boys to see her since they were newborns.
We love Dr. Ragins. She's kind and approachable. We've been bringing both our boys to see her since they were newborns.
Very professional and knowledgeable.
The provider took her time with us and we didn't feel rushed. She's very knowledgeable and relatable. I plan on making her my newborn's provider (once he arrives).
She doesn't always listen to alternative options. She does show great care for our son. She sometimes talks over us.
Thank you for calling back in a timely fashion.
Dr. Ragins is the best. I totally recommend her and the clinic.
Can't say enough great things about ALL staff! Wonderful group of people.
Dr. Ragins is the best. I totally recommend her.
Dr. Ragins is the best. She is very nice, caring, and compassionate as well as knowledgeable.
Dr.Ragins is one of the best Pediatrician we ever had the best among Bay Valley
Dr. Ragins is excellent! She takes her time & answers all our questions!
Dr. Ragins is an amazing doctor. She is kind and sweet with the kids and patients. I definitely recommend her.
Very good Dr and very caring her patient. Assistant is very good and helpful.
We love Dr. Ragins. She is so nice and caring. Always puts my sons interests first. Always has good advice.
Dr. Ragins is the best doctor we have worked with so far. She shares and provides her valuable time while we were in the clinic and through the entire process of my son's condition by means of call and email. We felt her genuine passion and care as a care provider.
Instructions for use of 2 different medications could have been clearer.
We can't say good enough things about Dr. Ragins. She's warm and understanding.
Dr. Ragins explained what may have caused the pain my daughter had. She also explained necessary treatment and even pulled literature to give us a visual.
Dr. Ragins is very thorough; takes time in checking my son listens to my concerns and always provide reference.
The dr. was provided great care. Thank you!
It was great to be back. Dr. Ragins treated our son very well. Excited to see us.
Dr. Ragins is amazing! She has a fabulous "bedside manner" and very warm connection to the patients (our kids). We adore her. She keeps everyone healthy and well cared for.
I felt like we left w/o really understanding what was going on, but I know doctors don't always have the answers either and it's my responsibility to ask questions too.
We waited for so long and she rushed and spent little time understanding and explaining what the best next step is.
Dr. Ragins is knowledgeable and always explain the care/medicine she prescribed.
Dr. Ragins is all four of my childrens pediatrician would not change her for anyone else. Wonderful doctor.
Dr. Ragins really cares for her patients and take the time to address any and all issues.
Gave me everything I needed.
Sometimes talks a little too fast.
Good!
Dr. Ragins is a good doctor however making an appt. and wait time to see her is unacceptable.
Considering my daughter's condition/syndrome, Dr. Raging & Rowena are always willing to go above and beyond with looking up and finding answers for me. I feel as if they are going through this with me.
I was recommended to Dr. Ragins. Said "not the best. But not the worst." She's good - but sometimes talks above parents -
Best doctor ever.
We feel like were in good hands for our little one!

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