Adams Waldorf, Kristina M.

Kristina Maria Adams Waldorf, M.D.

Dr. Adams Waldorf is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She is affiliated with the following professional organizations: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, fellow; Society for Gynecologic Investigation, member; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, consortium member; and International Federation of Placenta Associations.

Patient Care Philosophy
She believes that the foundation of an excellent doctor-patient relationship is listening to the patient. She listens to her patients' concerns and presents the benefits and risks of each treatment choice so that the patient may choose what is right for her.

Scope Of Care
Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery; abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids; menopausal disorders; contraception for the medically complicated patient; pre-malignant gynecologic conditions/tumors and abnormal Pap smears/cervical dysplasia; and low and moderate-risk obstetrics.

Personal Interests
Spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors.

Clinical Interests
Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynecologic surgery; abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids; menopausal disorders; and premalignant disorders of the endometrium and cervix (abnormal Pap smears/cervical dysplasia).

Research Interests
She has an active research program focused on preterm labor and changes in the maternal and fetal immune system during pregnancy. Her work is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health and the March of Dimes.

Languages
English, Russian, Swedish

Expertise
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Education History
UW - Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Internship
UW - Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency
Mayo Medical School Medical education 1998


Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology 2004

Awards and Honors
YearName
2009Distinguished Alumnus, Frontiers in Reproduction
2007Oral Presentation, President's Plenary Session, Society for Gynecologic Investigation
2002Frontiers in Reproduction Scholar
2002Research Training Scholar Award, Women’s Reproductive Health Research Career Development Program, University of Washington

Clinics
Women's Health Care Center at UWMC-Roosevelt
UW Medical Center-Roosevelt II
4245 Roosevelt Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
206.598.5500