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!