About
Dr. Christina Nordt graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2004 and completed her pediatric residency at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland in 2007. She then pursued a fellowship in adolescent and young adult medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, finishing in 2010. She holds double board certification in pediatrics and adolescent medicine.
Dr. Nordt specializes in the full scope of adolescent care, including menstrual disorders, eating disorders, reproductive health, and mental health concerns in preteens and teenagers. Castle Connolly has consistently recognized her as a Top Doctor, as featured in Boston Magazine. She co-founded Essential Pediatrics with a focus on creating an environment where patients and families feel genuinely heard. She lives in Boston and enjoys traveling abroad and spending time with her six nieces and nephews.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine, MD (2004)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland (completed 2007)
Fellowship
Fellowship in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital (completed 2010)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nordt right for?
Dr. Nordt is a strong fit for families with preteens and teenagers navigating complex health concerns. Patients dealing with menstrual disorders, eating disorders, or mental health challenges benefit from her specialty training. She also serves younger children and newborns through her general pediatric practice. Parents who want a physician with deep adolescent expertise will find her background well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nordt specializes in the full scope of adolescent and young adult care. Her clinical focus includes menstrual disorders, eating disorders, reproductive health, and mental health concerns in preteens and teenagers. She also provides comprehensive general pediatric care from newborn through college age.
Yes. Dr. Nordt holds double board certification in both pediatrics and adolescent medicine. She trained at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital for her pediatric residency and completed a fellowship in adolescent and young adult medicine at Boston Children's Hospital.
Dr. Nordt earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2004. She completed her residency at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland and then pursued a fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, finishing in 2010.
Yes. Castle Connolly has consistently recognized Dr. Nordt as a Top Doctor, a distinction featured in Boston Magazine. She co-founded Essential Pediatrics with a focus on creating an environment where patients and families feel genuinely heard.
Dr. Nordt sees patients from newborn through college age. Her specialty training in adolescent medicine makes her particularly well-suited for preteens and teenagers with complex or sensitive health concerns.
Yes. Mental health care for preteens and teens falls within Dr. Nordt's clinical focus. She evaluates and supports patients dealing with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and related behavioral health issues, and coordinates with specialists when needed.
Yes. Eating disorder evaluation is one of Dr. Nordt's core areas of expertise. She works with adolescents and their families to assess, manage, and coordinate care for eating disorders as part of her broader adolescent medicine practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026