About Dr. Kristen Gutermuth
Dr. Gutermuth is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician. Prior to practicing in the concierge medicine model, she worked as an Internist at Torrance Memorial Physician Network. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Riverside, followed by her Medical Doctorate at UCLA. She went on to complete her Medical Residency at George Washington University Medical Center.
Dr. Gutermuth believes that educating patients about their bodies, disease processes, role of diet in disease and health, and the importance of preventive care, can empower patients to improve their quality of life. She also understands the importance of the intersection of the mental and physical health axes, and how they can affect each other.
When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading, and exercising.
POSTGRADUATE
TRAINING:
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
Internal Medicine/Primary Care Residency, July 1996 – June 1999
Education
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Doctor of Medicine, August 1992 – May 1996
University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, August 1989 – May 1993
ORGANIZATIONS:
American Medical Association (AMA)
American College of Physicians (ACP)
INTERESTS:
Exercise, Cooking, Reading
LICENSURE:
Board Certified Internal Medicine since 1999
EXPERIENCE:
Internal Medicine Physician, Torrance Memorial Physician Network
Torrance, CA, July 2016 – May 2024
- Primary Role: Care Coordination Center Physician Lead
- Secondary Role: Primary Care
- Tertiary Role: Short Term Interim Lead for Palliative Care
Internal Medicine Physician (Primary Care), Maui Medical Group
Maui, HI, September 2001 – May 2015
Internal Medicine Physician (Primary Care), Kaiser Permanente
Fair Oaks, VA, July 1999 – April 2001