About Krysten A. North
Krysten North, M.D., M.P.H., is a board certified pediatrician at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UW Medical Center and a UW instructor of Pediatrics.
Dr. North is particularly interested in making sure that UWMC’s tiniest patients receive the best possible care. She wants families to feel as informed and included in decisions as possible. Her goal is to strive for transparency, compassion and teamwork so all patients and their families may have the best possible experience.
Dr. North earned her M.D. from Columbia and her M.P.H. from Harvard. Her clinical an research interests include neonatology, global health, kangaroo mother care, outcomes from tracheostomy and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Personal Interests
In her free time Dr. North enjoys kayaking, backpacking, running and travel.
Education and Training
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Residency, 2016, Pediatrics
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Internship, 2014, Pediatrics
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Columbia University
Medical Education, 2013
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Harvard School of Public Health
Master, 2012
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics, 2016, American Board of Pediatrics
