About
Dr. Kristen Woodard brings more than 15 years of experience caring for pediatric patients and families across Fairfield and Westchester Counties. S. in Biochemistry Magna Cum Laude from Lafayette College and her Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 2005. Like her colleague Dr. Fazzinga, she completed her pediatric residency at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Woodard holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Before joining Whole Child Pediatrics, Dr. Woodard practiced at a busy outpatient pediatric setting and later with Yale New Haven Health Network's Northeast Medical Group in Rye Brook, NY. She is deeply committed to supporting children in building healthy lifestyles and believes every patient deserves the time and focused attention their care requires. The concierge model appeals to her because it supports the whole child, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Dr. Woodard lives in Katonah, NY with her husband Mark and their three daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, cooking, hiking with her family, and cheering her daughters on in their sports.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Lafayette College, B.S. Biochemistry (Magna Cum Laude)
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia (Doctor of Medicine, 2005)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Woodard right for?
Dr. Woodard is a good fit for families seeking a pediatrician with deep roots in the Fairfield and Westchester County communities. Patients across all pediatric age groups benefit from her 15-plus years of hands-on experience. She works especially well with families focused on healthy lifestyle development and children who need attentive, relationship-driven care. Parents who want a physician who takes time to truly understand their child will connect naturally with her approach.
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Dr. Woodard has cared for pediatric patients across Fairfield and Westchester Counties for more than 15 years. She previously practiced at a high-volume outpatient pediatric setting and with Yale New Haven Health Network's Northeast Medical Group in Rye Brook, NY before joining Whole Child Pediatrics.
Dr. Woodard earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 2005. She completed her pediatric residency at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. S. in Biochemistry from Lafayette College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Yes. Dr. Woodard holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. These credentials reflect her formal training and her ongoing commitment to the standards of pediatric medicine.
Dr. Woodard is passionate about helping children build and maintain healthy lifestyles. Her clinical work spans general pediatric health, mental health support, and overall well-being across all developmental stages. She believes physical, mental, and emotional health are inseparable in caring for a child well.
Dr. Woodard sees patients from birth through the college years. She works well with families seeking a consistent, knowledgeable partner across every childhood stage. Her experience in high-volume practice settings means she is comfortable managing a wide range of pediatric conditions and concerns.
Dr. Woodard believes every child deserves the time and focused attention that good care requires. She values relationship-driven medicine and sees the concierge model as the right structure for supporting each child's physical, mental, and emotional health together rather than in isolation.
Yes. As part of the Whole Child Pediatrics care model, Dr. Woodard participates in house calls for sick visits, vaccine administration, and newborn well visits, including on weekends. Concierge families can reach her directly rather than through an answering service after hours.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026