JJ Levenstein

7.23.2014: Dr. JJ Levenstein has spent the last 30 years caring for children. She received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley, and remained in San Francisco to serve as a research associate at the Children's Cancer Research Institute. She then graduated summa cum laude with a second undergraduate degree from Duke University, and completed training as a Physician Assistant with a specialty in Pediatrics at Norwalk Hospital/Yale University. Work brought her to Los Angeles, where she served as a pediatric Physician Assistant with a large HMO. Five years later, she was accepted at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, during which time she got married, had a baby, and finished in four years! While at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, she was acknowledged as the outstanding pediatric intern, and was also recognized as one of the top three graduating residents in her class. Dr. JJ retired from her thriving private practice in Southern California in June 2012. She continues as a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and while in practice was consistently voted one of the Best Doctors in America® 2004 through 2012. She remains committed to teaching, and is focusing her current efforts on volunteer work, writing, and consulting. Dr. JJ is committed to promoting infant and child health by serving as an educational and media speaker and is also a regular contributor to several parenting websites and blogs. She sits on the Board of Directors and Board of Governors of United Cerebral Palsy Los Angeles, is a member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the National Peanut Board, and since December, 2013 has been featured regularly on Home and Family on the Hallmark Channel, discussing all things pediatric!