Dr. Kathy Anderson, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, CEIM
Dr. Kathy Anderson, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, CEIM is board certified in General Pediatrics and Integrative Medicine. She is committed to preserving, promoting, and optimizing the health, wellness, and safety of children by providing education, consultation, and most importantly, premium quality, compassionate, clinical care. She is well respected by patients and colleagues alike for her quality clinical care and judgment, unwavering commitment to community interest through training and education, and her impassioned legislative advocacy. Dr. Anderson’s skills extend far beyond her education, training, and experience. She is genuinely interested in optimizing the health and wellness of children, and brings an open mind to exploring how we best accomplish this. She is able to think critically and systematically outside the narrow boxes of health and disease, and look more broadly at factors affecting wellness.
Dr. Kathy Anderson is proud to serve as a Board Member of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota since January 2021. In this role, she helps guide the organization’s mission to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare coverage for North Dakotans. Her commitment to advancing patient care and community wellness aligns closely with BCBSND’s vision of improving health and well-being across the state.
Education
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
June 2015
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
June 2009
Pediatric Residency Training Program at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island
May 2006 (currently renamed The Warren Alpert School of Medicine) M.D.
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
May 2001
B.A. Sociology, Africana Studies
The Waldorf School of Garden City, Garden City, New York
Jun 1997
Medical Licensure and Certification
American Board of Pediatrics General Pediatrics Certifying Exam, Passed 2009
American Board of Integrative Medicine Certifying Exam, Passed 2016
State of North Dakota Medical License, 2009-Present
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), Master Trainer 2017
PALS/BLS 2024
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, 2018
Certified Infant Massage Instructor, 2019
Professional and Community Service and Membership
American Academy of Pediatrics Fall 2006 – Present
District VI Vice Chairperson Jan 2025 - Present
District VI Champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Spring 2018 –2024
North Dakota AAP President, Jul 2019 – Jun 2022
North Dakota AAP Vice President, Jul 2016 – Jun 2019
North Dakota AAP Treasurer, Jul 2013 – Jun 2016
Building Bridges Grant – AAP
Building and Solidifying relationships with Home Visitors, Jan 2014-2015
ND Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Grant -HRSA
Pediatrician Advisor for Statewide Implementation of Social and Emotional Screening Program for Children Age 0-3, Feb 2014- August 2016
Department Chair of Pediatrics
St. Alexius Medical Center, Jul 2014 – Dec 2018
Mid Dakota Clinic, Feb 2019 – Jan 2020
MEC Board – CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, Jul 2014 – Dec 2018
MDC Risk Management Committee, 2014-2019
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Member, Fall 2012 - Present