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Kalen Hendra
Kalen Hendra

Kalen Hendra

MD

Pediatric pulmonologist
Bay Area native, baker and Marvel enthusiast

About me

Dr. Kalen Hendra is a pediatric pulmonologist who cares for children with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, aerodigestive disorders and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (a chronic lung disease associated with premature birth). She is passionate about caring for underserved populations and children with complex medical conditions. Her own experiences with childhood asthma, including the care she received at what is now UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, are part of what drew her to pulmonology. She strives to provide her patients and their families with the same excellent care.

Hendra's research focuses on bronchopulmonary dysplasia in low-birth-weight Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) infants. During her fellowship, her work highlighted differences in health outcomes for various AANHPI populations and emphasized the importance of separating out data from distinct cultural groups.

Hendra earned her medical degree at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, followed by a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at Stanford Medicine.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics

  • Residencies

    Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Pediatrics

  • Internship

    Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Pediatrics

  • Degree

    MD, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

  • Languages

    English

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is developing meaningful relationships with patients and their families.

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