Dr. Jordan Elizabeth Kridler M.D.

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Jordan E. Kridler, who serves the population of Michigan. Board certified Dr. Kridler currently practices as a pediatrician with Henry Ford Health System, where she holds an expertise in gastroenterology and nutrition and treating patients from birth to age 21. Dr. Kridler believes that all children deserve access to the best in medical care in a safe and nurturing environment. She provides exemplary care and service to her patients and their families and prides herself on treating each patient individually. Her pediatrician was a great mentor to her growing up and, taught her the importance of treating the entire patient and this spurred her interest in the field of pediatrics. She values each one of her patients and their parents who entrust their child’s well-being to her. Henry Ford Health System is a not-for-profit corporation managed by Chief Executive Officer Wright L. Lassiter, III and governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees, with volunteer-led advisory and affiliate boards providing additional leadership. It is comprised of hospitals, medical centers and one of the nation’s largest group practices, the Henry Ford Medical Group, which includes more than 1,200 physicians practicing in over 40 specialties. Dr. Kridler graduated with her Medical Degree from Wayne State University in 2013. After obtaining her medical degree she completed her pediatrics residency with the Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Dr. Kridler is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Certification by the ABP has one objective — to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents. Certification represents dedication to the highest level of professionalism in patient care. ABP certification provides a standard of excellence by which the public can select pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.

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