Kristen Lew, MD
Hospitalist
1510 Westwood Year Blvd La Habra CA, 90631About
Dr. Kristen Lew is a hospitalist and Primary Care Physician practicing in Inland Empire and Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Lew specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Lew manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital to serve the greater local communities. Dr. Lew works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with her patients. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients. She also owns her own Primary Care Clinic in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, when she not at the hospitals saving lives.
Education and Training
Saint Francis Medical Center MD 2014
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Professor University of Riverside School of Medicine 2022 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians, California Chapter
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- American Medical Association
- Burmese American Medical Association
Fellowships
- American College of Physician, Society of Hospital Medicine
Articles and Publications
- Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers 08/31/2016: Role of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Treatment of Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis-Associated Low CD4 and CD8 Levels
What do you attribute your success to?
- My father was my inspiration and drive to become a better person who serve their community with pride and honor.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- SouthEast Asia, Cancun
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Reading, Meditation
Favorite professional publications
- Society of Hospital Medicine
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