Kristen N. Andersen, MD
Torrance, CA 90503
Providence Medical Institute - Madrona Pediatrics
21311 Madrona Avenue, Suite 100B, 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
21311 Madrona Avenue, Suite 100B
Torrance, CA 90503
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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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The front office staff are professional and friendly. We love Dr. Anderson and her quality of care goes beyond any doctor we've seen. She truly cares about our daughter and does an amazing time explaining her illnesses to us. We are confident with our care and recommend her to other parents.
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I have been a member with Providence for 4 years now and have been treated with nothing but respect. Always family like and my children are well taken care of
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Very good
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I have a wonderful experience.
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Really appreciate everyone at the office. They always treat my son and us with courtesy, respect, and we never feel rushed. We get the attention we seek.
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Great, service & professional
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