About

Matthew Coulson, MD, says that he chose a career in pediatrics because he is truly a child at heart. He believes that children are more impressionable than adults and enjoys working with parents to ensure their kids are happy and healthy. 

Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Coulson is humbled by the tremendous amount of trust that his patients put in him as a physician. He strongly believes that physicians have a responsibility to educate their patients and stay up-to-date on preventative medicine. 

I love the responsibility, and I love the opportunity to teach. Sometimes education and preventative medicine are more important and more powerful than a written prescription.

Dr. Coulson completed his medical education at St. George's University School of Medicine - West Indies in 2003. He returned to Southern California to finish his internship and residency at Children's Hospital of Orange County in Orange, California from 2004-2006 and was honored to serve as Chief Resident for the following year. 

Dr. Coulson was born and raised in Orange County and believes that it is a great place to raise a family. He currently resides in Ladera Ranch with his wife and two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, and volunteers as a soccer coach and Cub Scout leader. In his free time, Dr. Coulson loves cheering on his favorite sports teams as well as playing soccer and skiing. 

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Pediatrics, Primary Care

Education

Medical School

St. George's University School of Medicine

2003

Internship Program - Pediatrics

CHOC - Childrens Hospital of Orange County

2004

Residency Program - Pediatrics

CHOC - Childrens Hospital of Orange County

2007

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(259 Ratings)
Feb 27, 2026
Adam E.
So caring and attentive. Wonderful doctor!
Feb 19, 2026
Morfoula B.
Feb 17, 2026
Luke V.
Dr coulson and his team always take great care of my son. They first make sure my son is comfortable by asking questions about himself. Then, they tell my son what they are doing and why. They also try to educate my son on ways to be healthy which helps backup what us parents are trying to do. Very thankful for their care!
Feb 17, 2026
Wyatt E.
Feb 16, 2026
Olive L.
Dr. Coulson always takes his time with his patients. He is kind, gentle and very knowledgeable.
Feb 11, 2026
Mary T.
Kind, understanding, approachable and welcoming. This was an initial visit and could not have been any better.
Feb 5, 2026
John W.
Feb 5, 2026
Robert R.
Dr. Coulson is an exceptional pediatrician. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and always takes the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. We never feel rushed during appointments, and he always listens carefully to our concerns.He truly cares about his patients and their families, which makes a huge difference. Every visit leaves us feeling reassured and confident in the care our child is receiving.We feel very grateful to have him as our pediatrician and would highly recommend him to other families.
Jan 29, 2026
Benjamin S.
Es muy amable le pone mucha atencion alos niños juega con cuando los esta examinando me gusta
Dec 24, 2025
Owen A.

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