Dr. Kristen Reese, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Kristen Reese, who serves patients in Washington, D.C. 

Board certified pediatrician, Dr. Reese is currently serving Washington, D.C. and the surrounding communities. She is affiliated with Children’s National – the premier provider of pediatric services in the Washington, D.C., metro area and it’s only health system specializing in kids. Last year, they saw more than 219,000 children from the nation’s capital, Maryland and Virginia as well as from across the country and around the world. 

In 2010, Dr. Reese earned her Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College. She went on to complete an internship and residency in pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center in 2011 and 2013 respectively.  She was selected as a chief resident upon completion of her residency. 

Dr. Reese is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. 

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. As a pediatrician, Dr. Reese enjoys fostering collaborative relationships with families while supporting the growth and development of their children.  She works with infants through young adults up to age 21. She is a resource for medical, preventive, mental, and emotional care for her patients. With over 9 years of experience in the field, Dr. Reese has treated hundreds of patients with a variety of common and complex illnesses.

Recommended Articles

• Raising a Child with ADHD

  Every parent wants their kids to be as healthy as they can. However, that is not always so easy.ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a worry on many parents' minds. Raising a child with ADHD takes extra care. However, there are many ways to still be a great parent to ensure your...

• Holistic Treatments for Mumps

  Mumps is a contagious viral infection that is easily transferred from one individual to another through contact with infected respiratory secretions. It’s caused by a virus referred to as paramyxovirus. Mostly, it attacks the parotid glands, which surround the angle of your jaw right below your...

• What Is Breast Milk Jaundice?

  Jaundice is a very common disorder in newborns. Actually, about 60% of infants experience jaundice within the initial days after birth. It develops when there is a high level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment released when the red blood cells are broken down.Normally,...

• RSV Symptoms

  What is RSV?RSV or respiratory syncytial virus is a common virus that usually affects the respiratory tract. It can cause colds in adults and older children, but may cause serious lung infections, such as pneumonia or bronchiolitis in babies and immunocompromised individuals. CausesRSV is only...

• Is Mumps Preventable?

  Mumps is a highly contagious infection caused by a certain virus. It can easily be spread from one person to another; therefore, prevention is very important. The MMR vaccine is the surest way to prevent mumps. Common symptoms associated with mumps include painful inflammation on the cheeks or...

• Encephalitis in Children

  Encephalitis in ChildrenEncephalitis means inflammation of the brain. The condition is usually caused by viruses. Encephalitis is a rare disease that affects approximately 0.5 per 100,000 individuals. Children, the elderly, and those with an impaired immune system are commonly affected by the...