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Dr. Kirsten Kienstra identified specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineNeonatal-Perinatal Medicine
A pediatrician who is the princicpal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies., Pediatric MedicinePediatric Medicine
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social, and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development. and NeonatologyNeonatology
A pediatrician who is the princicpal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.. She obtained board certification from the member board for Pediatric Medicine.

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Dr. Kienstra is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Methodist Hospital W Pavillion
6447 Main St
Houston, TX

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License

Dr. Kirsten Kienstra has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Kienstra attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine and graduated in 1997 having 15 years experience. Additional Neonatology training was conducted at Baylor College of Medicine. Additional Pediatric Medicine training was conducted at Washington University, Barnes Jewish Hospital.

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