Kristen N. Andersen, MD
Torrance, CA 90503
Providence Medical Institute - Torrance Pediatrics
3475 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A, Torrance, CA 90503
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About Kristen N. Andersen
Dr. Andersen grew up in Los Angeles and went east to attend college at Yale University and medical school at Columbia University where she developed her passion for pediatrics with a focus on the neurologic development of children. She returned home to UCLA for her first two years of pediatric residency and spent an additional two years studying pediatric neurology and genetics. Dr. Andersen’s research focused on the genetic underpinnings of autism, and she has published in handbooks, Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Review, and Neuron. She finished her residency in the South Bay at Harbor-UCLA, and she feels privileged to work with families and children from birth through adolescence. She believes in a comprehensive approach to treat every aspects of her patients’ health, and enjoys making partnerships with her patients for individualized and companionate care. Dr. Andersen strives to educate her families about normal development and disease processes, so that together they can decide how to optimize their child’s health.
Columbia University
2011
University of California Los Medical Center
2012
UCLA David Geffen Medical Center Pediatrics Program
2015
Harbor UCLA
2019
- American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
3475 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A
Torrance, CA 90503
Providence Axminster Medical Group
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
In her free time, Dr. Andersen enjoys living in the South Bay, spending time at the beach, observing wildlife, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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I enjoy having Dr. Kristen Andersen as our provider
Providence Patient
We love Dr Andersen. She is very warm and always shows my children so much kindness. I am so grateful that we found her and are able to see her. She has been an amazing resource for us and has provided some much needed reassurance and support during some major challenges.
Providence Patient
The doctor is always in a cheery mood and talks in a way that my child was happy to see her. She also answered questions in ways that was easy for myself and my fianc?e to understand. Showing us his chart for his curves on his development was also helpful
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We are satisfied with her current pediatrician.
Providence Patient
Dr. Anderson is amazing!!! She knows both my kids names, always extremely clear and patient. Wonderful bedside manner with our kids. Love that she's our kids doctor. Just seems like a good human being!
Providence Patient
Dr A is the great doctor we've had. She is very try knowledgeable and kind. She goes above and beyond for her patients.
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