Kristen M. Wigby, MD

Clinical Geneticist (M.D.)

Dr. Kristen M. Wigby is a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.) in La Jolla, CA with special training and skill in identifying inherited and acquired genetic conditions. As a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.), Kristen M. Wigby, MD performs DNA analysis on patients of all ages. Clinical Genetics (M.D.) is the study and treatment of genetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include cleft lip and palate, sickle-cell disease, Down Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include acquiring blood and skin samples.

A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

Pediatrician

Dr. Kristen M. Wigby is a Pediatrician in La Jolla, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Kristen M. Wigby, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.