Dr. Katherine Williamson, Pediatrics
Katherine Williamson, MD
is on staff at
CHOC Mission Hospital
Dr. Katherine Williamson, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates, specializing in preventive health and wellness of all children. Practicing at SOCPA since 2012, she provides comprehensive, family-centered care for infants, children and teens.
Dr. Williamson is passionate about preventive care and empowering children and teens to learn about their bodies and how to take care of them lifelong. As an athlete, she loves talking with kids about how healthy minds and healthy bodies start with nutrition, hydration, sleep, and exercise.
As a member of the Rady Children’s Health Primary Care Network, she is part of a nationally recognized pediatric health system to deliver coordinated care and streamline access to specialty care and additional services when necessary.
Dr. Williamson is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and California Medical Association (CMA). She was president of the AAP Orange County chapter during the pandemic helping to lead pediatricians through caring for their patients, and partnered with schools, hospitals, and the public health department. She received the Pediatrician of the Year Award in 2022, and Young Physician of the Year Award in 2016 for her services to the community.
“I strive to make every child and parent who walks in my door feel heard and valued. I aim to empower kids to understand, be proud of, and take care of their bodies.”
Outside the office, Dr. Williamson loves to unplug and be outdoors and moving as much as possible. Rock climbing, running, cycling, and swimming are her favorite activities.
Location
Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates
777 Corporate Dr, Suite 250
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
phone: 949-770-4242
Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates
114 Pacifica, Suite 260
Irvine, CA 92618
phone: 949-770-4242
fax: 949-255-4098
Education
- Medical School
University of California, San Francisco, CA - Pediatrics Residency
CHOC Hospital, Orange, CA
Locations
Videos featuring Katherine Williamson, MD
Katherine Williamson, MD in the News
Primary Care / Family Medicine
How can you help your child safely lose weight?
Help your child safely lose weight with compassionate, pediatrician-approved tips that focus on healthy habits—not shame, diets, or the number on the scale.
CHOC Health Parenting
Updated AAP recommendations for screen time: What parents need to know
Learn what the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommendations for screen time mean for your family, including how to balance devices and protect sleep.
Healthcare
KNX News Radio: Daylight Saving Time might be impacting your kid more than you think
CHOC pediatrician Dr. Katherine Williamson discusses how daylight saving time impacts children and what parents can do to help.
Primary Care / Family Medicine
Bed bugs and kids: A guide for parents
A CHOC pediatrician offers advice on the health impacts of bed bugs, how to prevent and remove them, and how to treat bites.
Healthcare
Today’s Parent: How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs – Elimination and Prevention Tips
Dr. Katherine Williamson, a CHOC pediatrician, discusses with Today’s Parent the health risks for children posed by bed bugs.
Primary Care / Family Medicine
Is it OK to skip your child’s checkup if they’re healthy?
A CHOC pediatrician explains six reasons why you shouldn’t skip your child’s checkup like getting parent support and questions answered.
Podcasts featuring Katherine Williamson, MD
Nutrition
How to help your child safely lose weight
In this podcast, Dr. Katherine Williamson, a Pediatrician at CHOC, discusses how to manage your child’s eating habits while protecting a healthy body image.