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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Dr. Andersen has been such and important part of my child's care provider team, that I truly don't know what I would do without her. Dr. Andersen has been seeing my child since the day after we were discharged from the hospital after birth. She is always knowledgable about his care history and our previous visits (it's the fact that she comes into the room informed). She is a phenomenal physician and truly cares about her patients and their families. She heard me when I truly felt that something was wrong with my child and this is how we discovered he had a peanut allergy. Her attention to detail, care, patience, and knowledge is invaluable. I don't know where I would be as a 1st time parent without Dr. Andersen. I am confident in the care that she has provided to my child in the first 4 years of his life and will continue to be confident in her care the for the remaining years that he is under her care.
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Dr.Andersen is a great pediatrician, she listens and is very thorough with all of my concerns. I trust in her care for all three of my children.
Providence Patient
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!
Providence Patient
Thank you Dr. Andersen for always taking care of my children!!
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Everything went well
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We love Dr. Andersen! Thank You!! Dr. Andersen and Team are the best. You never wait long, you always talk directly with the nurse or doctor. Dr. Andersen Goes above and beyond for every patient, she Is very knowledgable, making us all feel good and at peace Knowing we have such a great person and very caring for our son.
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