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Dr. Athena Andersen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Athena Andersen, MD
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Dr. Athena Andersen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Ana, CA.
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Dr. Athena Andersen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Athena Andersen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Ana, CA.

About

Dr. Andersen graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Athena Andersen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Ana, CA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Andersen currently practices at St. Joseph Heritage Santa Ana - Family Practice and are affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. At present, Dr. Andersen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Andersen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Andersen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Andersen is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
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Urinary Incontinence
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Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Sprain
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Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Perimenopause
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
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Locations

  1. 1 St. Joseph Heritage Santa Ana - Family Practice
    2212 E 4th St Ste 202, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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4.3
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Athena Andersen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Andersen's profile.

Dr. Athena Andersen, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange.

Yes, Dr. Athena Andersen, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

    1100 W Stewart Dr, Orange, CA