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
- American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric
3475 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A
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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Thank you Dr. Andersen for always taking care of my children!!
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Everything went well
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Dr.Anderson is the best provider for our child and we will love her to see our future kids as well
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Thank you Dr. Andersen for being so attentive!!
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Dr Anderson is the best! She is easy to talk to and and makes you feel comfortable.
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I had some concerns about my child's development, Dr Andersen took extra time to assess this, make recommendations, share a hand out, connect me with a referral and follow up with me about next steps. It was really helpful and reassuring, my kids love seeing her too!
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