
Dr. Marta Ima Atalla M.D.
Pediatrician
1142 Rose Avenue Suite C Selma California, 93662About
Marta Ima Atalla, MD, is an experienced pediatrician of over 25 years on staff at the Adventist Medical Center. Located in Selma, California, several Adventist Health hospitals were honored by Premier, Inc., with Partnership for Patients Awards for quality measures. Dr. Atalla provides a wide range of services to her young patients, having particular expertise in ADD, hyperactivity disorders, and mental health in children. Board certified in the field, Dr. Atalla additionally speaks to residents and nurse practitioners of the University of California at San Francisco in her spare time. A pediatrician of exceptional status has been published in a newspaper on oral healthcare, amongst many other international publications, and is the recipient of a Leadership Award.
Education and Training
Medical University of Warsaw
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatrics
Provider Details

Dr. Marta Ima Atalla M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Should my child have the flu vaccine?
Yes, we always recommend the flu vaccine every year. We build immunity over time and our immune system will memorize most flu gens over time. This how we got the immunity, not just from one or two vaccines. We need multiple. READ MORE
Should I be concerned that my almost 2 year old doesn't say many words?
Yes, you should be concerned. He should able to put two-word sentences and have about 500 words. Make sure no hearing problems, check with his pediatrician. READ MORE
How can I help my ADHD child without medication?
If ADHD was for sure diagnosed, then your child needs medications to help him focus and succeed. The medication will help his future, he will be failing school without medications. Then, as a teenager, most kids drop out of school, do not go to college, or tend to use drugs. ADHD it is a chronic disease like asthma, you need an inhaler for asthma to get better and ADHD medications to get better. READ MORE
Can a child get over strep throat without antibiotics?
No he will need to be treated with antibiotics to avoid complications if strep positive READ MORE
How early can babies start teething?
Usually 6 months to 12 month. Sometimes at 4 months. READ MORE
What are the ages for children's first vaccines?
At birth hep B and after that 6 weeks of age or at 2 month well child visit READ MORE
Can I give my daughter ibuprofen?
Yes you can READ MORE
Which syrup is best for a cold for kids?
Honey is the best for kids 12 month and above READ MORE
Is my child's hyperactivity due to Claritin?
No Claritin will not make her hyper Possible that her allergies getting worse READ MORE
My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?
Nothing wrong. Wait 16 months and if still not walking then we should investigate. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Lecture and Public Speaking-to residents and nurse practitioners from University of California, San Francisco -
Awards
- Leadership Award
Internships
- Received in Poland
Fellowships
- Received in Poland 1998
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Yes, in Poland and recent article in Newspaper on Oral Healthcare
What do you attribute your success to?
- Marta attributes her success to the goal as a child to help people, working with children, helping those in the community and love for what she does.
Hobbies / Sports
- gardening, swimming
Favorite professional publications
- Pediatrics in Review
Dr. Marta Ima Atalla M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 624 Hospital Dr Administration
624 Hospital Dr Administration -Mountain Home, AR 72653Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2823 FRESNO STREET FRESNO CA 93721ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
115 MALL DRIVE HANFORD CA 93230ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER - REEDLEYl
372 W CYPRESS AVE REEDLEY CA 93654BAXTER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
624 HOSPITAL DRIVE MOUNTAIN HOME AR 72653FULTON COUNTY HOSPITALl
679 NORTH MAIN STREET SALEM AR 72576