Dr. Katherine Williamson, Pediatrics
Katherine Williamson, MD
is on staff at
CHOC Mission Hospital
Specialty:
Board Certified:
Dr. Williamson attended medical school at the University of California San Francisco and did her residency training at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). She has been a leader in child advocacy since residency with the American Academy of Pediatrics where she has partnered with schools, the OC health care agency, and hospital leadership focused on enhancing children’s health in Orange County. She can sometimes be found on the news, radio, or podcasts educating the community on current health updates. She was awarded Pediatrician of the Year from the American Academy of Pediatrics Orange County chapter in 2022.
In the office, Dr. Williamson loves helping to take care of kids of all ages, and empowering kids and teens to understand their body and be the leader in their own health journey. Dr. Williamson feels humbled and inspired by the patients and families she serves. And she is honored to work alongside her SOCPA family who strive every day to make a positive difference in our patients’ lives.
Location
Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates
777 Corporate Dr, Suite 250
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
phone: 949-388-1798
Education
- Medical School
University of California, San Francisco, CA - Pediatrics Residency
CHOC Hospital, Orange, CA
Health Stories
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.
CHOC Health
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.
CHOC Health
Primary Care / Family Medicine
Seamless primary and specialty care: Lea’s story
For parents of children who need specialty care, CHOC’s growing Primary Care Network offers seamless integration with more than 30 specialty areas.
CHOC Health
Podcasts
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.
CHOC Health