Athena E. Andersen, MD
Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Joseph Heritage Santa Ana - Family Practice
2212 East 4th Street, Suite 202, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
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- Multiplan PPO
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- Aetna PPO
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Aetna: *463312
Anthem Blue Cross: 1BJ016
Anthem Blue Cross Medicare: 22359730
Blue Shield: *100076233003
Cigna: 1411367027
Cigna Select: 1411367029
Health Net: 3203134890
Health Net Medicare: 5147134890
SCAN Medicare: 863-90123
United Healthcare: 3045328
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About Athena E. Andersen
Philosophy of Care
I believe that the practice of medicine is collaboration between the patient and the physician, with the physician listening carefully to completely understand the needs and desires of the patient. I feel that the physician and patient should work together to determine a treatment plan that is effective and fits with the patient’s lifestyle.
Hobbies
When I am not working with patients, I love to read, paint, create scrapbooks and spend time with my children.
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
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Dr. Andersen is fabulous. She is everything that you would want in a physician. She's smart, knowledgeable, compassionate, friendly, approachable, and never makes you feel rushed.
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen is the best doctor we ( all my family is seeing her) trust. She always respond promptly to the questions we have, and shows attention and care. I don't even want to move to other places, because I want Dr. Andersen to be our doctor. Thank you, Dr Andersen!
Providence Patient
I've always had good experiences with your providers
Providence Patient
Dr. Athena Andersen is the best doctor. She cares and listens.
Providence Patient
Dr Anderson gave a physical exams for and upcoming cataract surgery and a follow up on a cold I had.I use Mounjaro and she recommended that I don't use it till after the surgery in the past week the ophthalmologist and endocrinologist gave me the same recommendations so Dr Anderson is really on the ballDr Anderson was also kind for faxing the physical results to the ophthalmologist
Providence Patient
I always get wonderful "service" from Dr. Andersen. She listens and cares about me and what I have to say. I highly recommend her to all of my friends.
Providence Patient
Dr Anderson always provides the best of care and truly listens.
Providence Patient
Had a wonderful visit with Dr Andersen. She gave great advice in regards to my concerns and was thorough. I felt respected and listened to
Providence Patient
I was seen immediately. The Dr. Looked at the problem and explained what she felt needed to be done. She was gentle and told me exactly what she was doing.
Providence Patient
Dr. Anderson is a very kind, caring, knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful Provider. How family loves her.
Providence Patient
We are very happy with Dr Anderson
Providence Patient
Athena Anderson always listens to your concerns. She never makes me feel rushed.
Providence Patient
She is a 10
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen is a perfect match for me. She listens to what I have to say and is always attentive to any issues I might have.
Providence Patient
Very interested in my well being and helpful in obtaining it
Providence Patient
I had a very good experience with my doctor. She was attentive, helpful and very professional.
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen always spends as much time with me as needed and I never feel rushed. She listens very well and gives great advice. She is an excellent Dr and I feel lucky that she is my Dr.
Providence Patient
Dr. Andersen is the best and most caring primary doctor I have ever had. She's responsive to my messages that I sent through my chart and knows my history and prescriptions very well. During my visits to her, she takes her time with me and I never feel rushed. She's an excellent physician!
Providence Patient
She is awesome
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen is an excellent physician. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Providence Patient
She saw me as I was unable to get in to see my usual Dr. She is a great backup. I was very comfortable with her. If my primary dr was to leave I would try to sign up for dr Anderson
Providence Patient
Dr. Andersen is wonderful. She is friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate -- everything that you would want a doctor to be. And she never makes you feel rushed.
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen is a wonder caring and considerate doctor. She throughly vested in our visits and allows me the time needed to explain my needs or concerns. She goes out of her way to make sure I have all I need. I deeply appreciate her.
Providence Patient
Thank you
Providence Patient
Great experience all around from appointment scheduling, front office check in, back office and especially the MD
Providence Patient
Everything was good
Providence Patient
Care, concern were great. Good listener, she asks questions to narrow the scope of the issue
Providence Patient
Everything went according to my appoitment I am very please with Dr. Anderson thank you.
Providence Patient
Always providing me with the best care that I need. An excellent listener and providing me with the best advice.
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen always takes time to answer all my questions and her staff and front office are always kind and considerate.
Providence Patient
I trust Dr Anderson with my health
Providence Patient
Dr Anderson listen and provides good care and good advice for my health needs.
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen went out of her way to make sure she was the doctor I would see in spite of her full schedule
Providence Patient
Everyone was wonderful
Providence Patient
I have been seeing Dr Andersen for years now and she has always shown to be competent and knowledgeable doctor
Providence Patient
The doctor was patient and listened to me.
Providence Patient
Dr. Andersen is always very kind and professional and listens to what I have to say
Providence Patient
Dr Athena Andersen and her Staff are The Best!
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen has always been so thoughtful and thorough with all my office visits. She listens and never seems rushed.
Providence Patient
Very helpful
Providence Patient
Excellent doctor. Very thorough, great bedside manner, lucky to have such a caring doctor.
Providence Patient
Athena Anderson is great
Providence Patient
Dr Anderson is wonderful. Answers all my questions. I never feel rushed.
Providence Patient
I love st Joseph heritage medical group
Providence Patient
She always listens and offers advice.
Providence Patient
Doctor as soon as she walked in and seen me in a wheelchair she looks and lifts her shoulders and ask what is wrong!! When it was obvious that my right foot e sent me downstairs for an X-ray came back up and no fracture gave me a boot but didn't explain to me at all what and what I can't do, how long I lm suppose to war the boot and when I should I have it on or not!
Providence Patient
Dr. Athena Andersen and her staff are terrific! Dr. Andersen always answers all my questions in a clear and concise way. She is friendly and kind. When I leave her office, I always feel that I have had a visit with a best friend who I hope will be in my life always.
Providence Patient
She always caring and attentive to my needs. Best provider I have ever had!
Providence Patient
User friendly, listened to my concerns, answered my question in a way I understood
Providence Patient
My primary doctor is always booked to far ahead to see her. I liked Andersen alot
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen is a wonderful doctor. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I am very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr. Andersen is wonderful. She takes her time, explains things thoroughly, and wants to hear all about YOU. Thanks for being a great doctor.
Providence Patient
Very thorough and very informative about my medical questions.
Providence Patient
An intelligent, knowledgeable, caring Doctor and Staff. Thank you for your care
Providence Patient
I love my Dr. - I really don't have any negative remarks - thanks!
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen and staff are patient and kind.
Providence Patient
Dr Anderson has always been very thorough and cooperative in the development of my care plans.
Providence Patient
Dr Athena Andersen is patient, direct, experienced.-it's be nice if the doctors all had a few more minutes
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen is the best, I was lucky to find this appointment. Usually is busy, but I'm so happy how fast gave me my diagnosis, the medicine too.
Providence Patient
I am very happy with Dr Anderson. She always listens and helps with any health problems.
Providence Patient
All good
Providence Patient
Dr Andersen does a great job. I'm very happy with her work.
Providence Patient
I'm happy
Providence Patient
I have been seeing Dr Athena Andersen for over 10 years, the quality/quantity of her care has been great. The problem I've had is my ability to get an in person appt with her in less than 3 months. I choose to take video visits many times or I go to Urgent Care. She and her staff have gotten better at responding to MyChart inquiries and prescription refills which is great. I hope I never have to wait three(3) months to see her in person in the future.
Providence Patient
Dr. Andersen shows concern and explained what was happening in terminology that was understable
Providence Patient
Dr. Andersen is simply the best. She is an excellent physician and a compassionate human being. I never feel rushed whenever I see her, and I am always impressed with her intelligence and knowledge. I have recommended her to many friends and family.
Providence Patient
Dr. Anderson is very attentive when I am speaking and have questions she definitely Quality time with me. She's always helpful when I call and response ASAP. She's always looking out for my well-being and is very helpful when I need assistance to see other medical personnel. I'm truly grateful that she is my primary caregiver.
Providence Patient
I love Dr. Andersen. She always takes the time with me, which is, in my opinion, unusual for a doctor. I have not made all my appointments for tests she wants done, which is why I said "fair" to the question about making the appointments. Everyone I've ever interacted with at St. Joe's has been fantastic.
Providence Patient
Always very personable and spends a lot of time
Providence Patient
Conditions and Procedures
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Diplopia
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Well Visit
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Pain Management
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Dr. Anderson is the best, I feel better after seeing her, she cares.
Providence Patient