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Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD

Pediatrics*
Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD
4.9 (36 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD

Pediatrics*
Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD is a Pediatrician in Long Beach, CA.
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Dr. Gritchen graduated from University of California Irvine Medical Center in 2002 and completed a residency at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD is a Pediatrician in Long Beach, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Gritchen currently practices at MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach and are affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. At present, Dr. Gritchen received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Gritchen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gritchen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Gritchen is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach
    2110 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 200, Long Beach, CA 90815
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Diaper Rash
Fever
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Pharyngitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Asthma
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedwetting
Canker Sore
Conduct Disorder
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Diarrhea
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Down Syndrome
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gastritis
Growth Delay
Hydrocele
Ingrown Nail
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Menstrual Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Osteopenia
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Phimosis
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Rash
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Scarlet Fever
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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Urinary Incontinence

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gritchen
4.9
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Jul 29, 2024
Dr. Gritchen is amazing! Always helpful, very knowledgeable and thorough. She goes the extra mile every time. We are so blessed to have her as our children’s doctor. Thank you for everything Dr. Gritchen!
— Jul 29, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD is a pediatrician in Long Beach, CA and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California Irvine Medical Center in 2002. She specializes in Pediatrics.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gritchen's profile.

Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Catherine Gritchen, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Dr. Gritchen has over 22 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

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