Bayshore Pediatrics

Kristin Bencik-Boudreau, DO, FAAP

I have the best job in the world. I am a mom and a pediatrician!

The greatest part of being a pediatrician is watching infants grow into young adults and knowing that you played a significant role not only in their physical health, but also their social and emotional development.

Specialty(ies): Pediatrics.

Board certification(s): American Academy of Pediatrics.

Education and training:

DO: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, 1993-1997. 
Internship: Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, Mich., 1997-1998.
Residency: University of Michigan Mott Childrens Hospital, Ann Arbor, Pediatrics, 1998-2001.

Professional honors:

• Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics (What is this?).
• Board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Board certified by the United States Medical Licensing Examination (MD) and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (DO). (What is a DO?).
• Clinical preceptor (supervision, training and mentorship) for Medical College of Wisconsin, actively involved in pediatric residency training.

Professional interests:

I enjoy all areas of pediatrics but have a special interest in newborn care, childhood obesity and adolescent gynecology.

Community involvement:

• Numerous appearances as a medical expert on local television stations: WTMJ-TV Ch. 4 (NBC), WITI-TV Ch. 6 (FOX) and WISN-TV Ch. 12 (ABC).
• Health advisor and board member for Fox Point, Wis. preschool.
• Numerous speaking events as a medical expert for the Jewish Community Center, Mothers of Preschoolers and other community groups.

Personal history:

I grew up in a suburb of Detroit with my three siblings and numerous pets. My parents are both teachers, so education was paramount in my house. I escaped Michigan for four years and went to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia for my undergraduate degree. I loved Philly but returned to Michigan for medical school and residency. I met my husband, Jason, while doing my internship. He is from Oconomowoc and the reason I now am a resident of Wisconsin. Since the move to Milwaukee, I have had three wonderful (most of the time) kids and a crazy border collie. I love music and enjoy playing the piano, singing and Zumba (Latin exercise dancing). As a working mom, the things I enjoy most are the times I can spend with my family.

Personal message:

As your pediatrician, my job is to help maintain the well-being of your child's physical and emotional growth. To do so, I feel that a collaborative relationship with the parents is a necessity; no one knows your child better than you. As a parent, I understand the anxiety that comes with having a sick child, a child who doesn't sleep and many more issues. I feel one of my greatest strengths is my availability to see sick kids the same day. Because I live in the area in which I work, your children will see me at the grocery store, at school drop-off time and the swimming pool. I love seeing their faces when they realize their doctor leaves the office!

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