Timothy Kristedja, MD
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- 202 Ratings
- 203 Comments
Hematology, Hematology Oncology, Medical Oncology
About Timothy Kristedja, MD, M.P.H.
Timothy S. Kristedja, MD, MPH, has been triple-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. He focuses his medical practice on providing expert, compassionate, personalized care in the treatment of benign blood disorders, hematologic malignancies, and solid tumors. He is also currently serving as a clinical instructor in oncology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Kristedja’s clinical research has led to many peer-reviewed publications in multiple subject matters, including pancreatic and ovarian cancer and malignant melanoma, and he has presented many times to several peer groups.
Dr. Kristedja attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, where he earned his BS in Biochemistry. He has a Master’s degree in Public Health from UCLA School of Public Health in Los Angeles and earned his medical degree at Trinity College Dublin, School of Medicine with honors. Dr. Kristedja then completed both his internship and residency at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. He served his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California.
When not with patients, teaching, or doing research, Dr. Kristedja enjoys sports, music, animals, and travel.
The doctor was extremely kind, compassionate and helpful. His responses to my mychart questions are the quickest I have ever experienced. He followed through with everything he said he would do including ordering labs and calling in prescriptions extremely quickly. I’ve never had a doctor this responsive. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend him.
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Hematology & OncologyLocations
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard ,
Suite 560W,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
310-453-5654
12555 West Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 303,
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
(310) 828-8585
2121 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Garden Level,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
Education
Medical School
Trinity College
Internship
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Residency
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Fellowship
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
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- 202 Reviews
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Always on top of things. Great bedside manner. Really knows what to do next exudes confidence. Calm and even tempered. Makes the patient feel comfortable.
Providence PatientGreat communicator knowledgeable about my illness
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientAlways very pleased with my interactions with Dr K.
Providence PatientAll went well with my appointment and I had no trouble getting the appointment I needed.
Providence PatientOnly good things to report. Good doctor, good treatment, good office etc. Etc.
Providence PatientDr. K has been a major part of my care team since 2015 and has been extremely successful within my critical care. He provided me with great referrals in which I found a Primary Care Doctor in the same network. I'm very trusting of him and I value his opinion and insights concerning my rare health issues.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is a warm welcoming and extremely qualified provider. He saved my life with his cancer knowledge.
Providence PatientHe covered all test results during my visit and carefully explained the plan for continuing care. I was very satisfied.
Providence PatientExcellent professional care... Always makes me feel I'm in good hands
Providence PatientDr. K. Is a knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind physician. I could not be more satisfied with the care.
Providence PatientThis office and provider have been the best I ever had in my life
Providence PatientHe is caring and focused on addressing issues I describe that are related to his practice.
Providence PatientDr. `Kristeja is an exceptional specialist who combines extensive knowledge with remarkable care and attention to detail. His thoroughness and responsible approach ensure comprehensive patient care, while his amazing bedside communication makes every patient feel heard and understood. He takes his time with each consultation, making him a truly outstanding and compassionate doctor.
Providence PatientProvider is very broadly knowledgeable and helpful.
Providence PatientGreat
Providence PatientEveryone at Saint John's Cancer Institute is professional, yet very kind. I always feel like I am very important to them.
Providence PatientKnowledgable
Providence PatientDr. Timothy Kristdaja is an amazing Doctor. The staff, the front office, andhIs medical assistant Karizma are the very best that I have ever come across in all my years.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja displays care and concern.
Providence PatientWonderfully efficient and welcoming staff and doctor. Explains things very well.
Providence PatientThe doctor is very insightful, focused and knowledgeable. He engenders trust that is necessary when dealing with critical issues. Although he is not my primary provider, he demonstrates genuine interest and most recently participated with my surgeon and primary physician from another hospital to strengthen my team.
Providence PatientVery Pleased with my care
Providence PatientVery good experience. Staff and doctor were very helpful.
Providence PatientEvery single person, from the front desk check-in staff and nurses and other medical support personnel, to Dr. Kristedja, were excellent: extremely efficient, personable, and professional.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientMy experience with St. John's Hospital and all Doctors have been excellent. Just had my five year cancer free checkup. Thank you St. John's.
Providence PatientGreat service from Dr as he got me in to see another specialist the same day with very little trouble. Made for a pleasant surprise and great experience.
Providence PatientBrillant caring doctor. Staff very caring
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is extremely competent and kind.
Providence PatientI receive excellent care so driving six hours to the appointment is worth it
Providence PatientVery caring and kind very professional would recommend this doctor to everyone
Providence PatientExcellent Doctor, who gave clear, concise and helpful answers to my and my wife's questions about my medical conditions, who is clearly a blood/oncology expert, and who is caring, thoughtful, responsive and helpful. Really glad that I have Dr. Kristedja as my oncologist.
Providence PatientDr K is a very gentle and empathic person.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja and his team have always been very supportive and have provided the best care and treatment to my condition. I see them every month. I am very fortunate to be under their care and supervision.
Providence PatientExcellent doctor
Providence PatientHe is excellent
Providence PatientExcellent knowledge of my condition and provided a designated plan to assist.
Providence PatientDr. K was friendly and easy to understand. He explained my condition in a way that made sense to me.
Providence PatientThe provider I am currently seeing the most is my hematologist/oncologist since that is the health issue I am dealing with. He is excellent. He contacts me quickly with test results.Whenever I contact him he gets back to me quickly and personally. I think he's outstanding in his profession. Every Providence care provider I have seen has been excellent with the acception of the first primary care physician I had contact with. I saw her once and would never want to see a doctor like her again in my life. She is the only exception in the excellent care I've received from Providence providers, including emergency room doctors and personnel. Top notch all of them. (Excluding the one.)
Providence PatientDr Kristedja has always been warm, caring, easy to talk to and answers all my questions thoughtfully and patiently.
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is an excellent doctor. I highly recommend him.
Providence PatientVery satisfied
Providence PatientVery positive experience; superb medical care
Providence PatientHe is The Best'! Thank You All
Providence PatientThis doctor was exceptional in his treatment of me both in the hospital and in his office. In additional, his office assistants and nurses were helpful and courteous.
Providence PatientAttentive and kind. Always shows concern and respects me
Providence PatientKeep up the good work
Providence PatientOverall, St. John's has great Doctors, nurses and administrative staff
Providence PatientThe team has always been professional and helpful. They are the very best.
Providence PatientThey always nice his nurses are extremely nice and Dr super nice and friendly easy to talk thank you
Providence PatientA great healer and wonderful human being.
Providence PatientAlways a good experience
Providence PatientThis is the best hospital with the best doctors. They have saved my life.
Providence PatientExcellent care from this provider.
Providence PatientDr K explained clearly and matter of factly my life expectancy.
Providence PatientSt John's is a remarkable medical facility with a wonderful staff.
Providence PatientDr Krestedja was nice, not in a hurry at all, relaxed, and answered all questions
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja treated me through a very difficult condition. He was always comforting and encouraging through my care. He was knowledgeable and informative and always answered all of my questions thoroughly. I never felt rushed and always felt that he spent as much time with me as was needed. Additionally, when good test results came in, he emailed me right away to make sure I saw them right away instead of waiting until my next visit or waiting until I saw it in my portal. His care and my experience could not have been better.
Providence PatientVery satisfied
Providence PatientDr. Kristina always listens and spends the time needed to answer all my questions
Providence PatientFantastic help
Providence PatientHe saved my life,what else can I say?
Providence PatientDr.Kristedja is a gold star Doctor. His knowledge and expertise is vast and exceptional. You will feel well taken care of and respected by him. He is very personable and puts the patient at ease from the minute he walks into the room. He makes sure you understand any issues or concerns a patient may have. I feel blessed to be in his care.And the office personnel are very kind and helpful:)Brittany was a lovely and helpful nurse and did a painless , first jab blood draw!
Providence PatientKeep up the good work
Providence PatientAlways explains things clearly and I'm a caring and friendly way
Providence PatientTo date all visits with this care provider have been positive.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja takes exceptional care of me
Providence PatientHe's an oncologist who's treating me for lung cancer. He listens to me, answers my questions in a professional and kind manner, and where there are unknowables he doesn't make anything up which I truly appreciate. I need and value the truth and I've been satisfied that's what I get from Dr. Kristedja. Also, his office staff is very efficient.
Providence PatientGreat care!
Providence PatientThe new office is great. All the staff are courteous and helpful and I love Dr Kristedja.
Providence PatientMy care provider is professional, knowledgeable, caring, concerned, involved, patient - an excellent care provider in every way.
Providence PatientMy experience with Dr K over the last 5+ years has been exemplary. He's a good communicator, inspires confidence without being grandiose. His competence and demeanor really helps me stay calm and pragmatic in the course of my disease.
Providence PatientAll of the doctors I have seen I have been extremely pleased with, except for my primary care physician who I saw ONE time and will never see her again.
Providence PatientI was happy that the dr came to the appointment having reviewed my test results and was ready to talk about my condition and situation. We spent the whole time discussing the facts.Much appreciated
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is one of the most caring and excellent doctors I've ever had. I feel like he actually knows me and my history without having to keep referring to a chart. I also feel like he really cares about my situation. Informative without impressing me with jargon. All doctors should be like Dr, K!
Providence PatientAlways good experience so far
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientDr. Tim, his nursing staff & everyone in the office is terrific! Dr. Tim is wonderful, I feel extremally lucky to have him be the quarterback of the team on my journey to defeat my recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. He explains things and answer questions so my wife and I understand what is going on.
Providence PatientHonest and knowledgeable
Providence PatientThis provider is compassionate, intuitive, and skilled.
Providence PatientThe care I receive is excellent
Providence PatientDoctor was well informed and shared appropriate information with me about my blood test results. He also told me what to expect and discussed my understanding of symptoms.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja has a very calming manner. He listened carefully, asked follow up questions, and made suggestions of other doctors who may be able to get to the root of the problem, rather than just treating symptoms.
Providence PatientThe doctor takes time to talk to his patients and he listens. The nurses are kind and also patient.
Providence PatientIt's all good, always. Wonderful Dr.s wonderful staff.
Providence PatientNo Problems
Providence PatientHim an he's office personal are very professional he's very nice explain everything very calm I love that thank you
Providence PatientHe is a very good doctor
Providence PatientI think Dr Kristedja is an excellent and very caring physician! I am happy that I am his patient and I have a great deal of confidence in him!
Providence PatientDr is great. But I had to wait for 2 hours. Appt was 1:10 and finally saw Dr at 3:10.
Providence PatientIT IS SUCH A PLEASURE TO SEE THIS DOCTOR, HE REALLY LISTENS TO ME AND HAS GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR, I HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH HIM SINCE. 2017.
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is professional, thoughtful and caring. He is the perfect cancer doctor.
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is a caring, compassionate Dr who understands my condition and works with me to ensure my health condition is carefully monitored.
Providence PatientGreat doctor. I'll return if I need to.
Providence PatientHe keeps careful track of my progress and suggests alternative approaches. He is very caring and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientExcellent service
Providence PatientI have always been treated with kindness, concern & resoect.
Providence PatientMy doctor and his team is nothing short of outstanding
Providence PatientDr.Kristedjja was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and didn't rush me , but took his time ,making sure he answered all my questions.......he's number 1 in my book !!!!
Providence PatientI feel quite safe and comfortable with the care I'm receiving from Dr.T.Kristedja. He's clearly knowledgeable, and I appreciate his calm demeanor given we are dealing with potentially frightening health issues.
Providence PatientI feel great
Providence PatientI have had great care at this facility. Dr. Kristedja and all nurses and infusion staff have been great.
Providence PatientVery good calm care for serious problems
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is very straightforward and concerned with my health. I finished 2 years of Keytruda in April of 2021 and continue to be scanned every 3 months. I am extremely satisfied with all the service I receive from Providence St. John's
Providence PatientVery good.
Providence PatientNo one wants a hematological oncologist, but if you have to have one, Dr Kristeja is fantastic. He Is calm, patient and kind. I have felt seen and well cared for since the first time I met him on a terrifying day.
Providence PatientI would like follow up with my bloodwork...otherwise very satisfied...professional and courteous
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is super smart, and he gives always thoughtful and extremely helpful answers to all my questions. He is very, very kind, and he shows great generosity in the manner in which he responds to my concerns. I feel very lucky to have this physician on my team, and his staff is great, too!
Providence PatientExcellent care and attention
Providence PatientAlways feel like I'm in good hands
Providence PatientEveryone is nice they know what they need to do vet respect for thank Dr for being so nice to my mom
Providence PatientSmart, caring, and thoughtful care
Providence PatientEveryone in office is incredibly kind and knowledgeable and helpful. Could't be more pleased!Grateful for their care!
Providence PatientSo happy with the care I've received from this team over the last 5 years. They are friendly, calm, reassuring- expert yet without a hint of snobbishness. Can't imagine a better situation, considering my illness.
Providence PatientI always feel cared for after an appointment. Dr. Kristedja is encouraging and points out progress.
Providence PatientAlways a great experience.
Providence PatientAll phases of appointment on time.Great news with clean cat scan.All test data available quickly on my portal
Providence PatientStaff is great, attentive, kind and compassionate. The doctor is fantastic, I highly recommend him, he is thorough, thoughtful and asks great question and gives clear and concise information about what is going on for me and what the next steps are for me. He is also very compassionate and kind.
Providence PatientWe appreciated that Dr krestadja took his time to answer all our questions to our understanding and we did not feel in the least bit rushed.
Providence PatientExcellent experience!
Providence PatientEverything was good
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is caring, kind, knowledgeable and professional. He always takes time to listen to my health concerns. He is an excellent doctor.
Providence PatientI always have a good visit with Dr. Kristedja. He is very knowledgeable & personable.
Providence PatientDr K is a very concerned, caring physician. I never feel rushed. He's easy to speak to. I had a question about blood work, he returned my call immediately,
Providence PatientGreat care
Providence PatientThis provider, and many other St John's Physician Partners as well, has given me the best medical care I have ever received
Providence PatientDr and he's nurse they're excellent thank you
Providence PatientEvery thing is on time
Providence PatientGreat care follow up and staff
Providence PatientThe care I am receiving here is not only outstanding, but critical to my wellbeing.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is an amazing doctor. He takes time to listen and answer questions. He is very thorough. I have a good friend that seesHim as well.
Providence PatientDr.K & staff are Great !
Providence PatientThis is a specialty office - Hematology / Oncology. I have a chronic cancer similar to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, and see Dr. K every three months. He's very calm and pragmatic, and demonstrates an extremely high degree of expertise (from my pov) which gives me a great comfort and confidence. Some of the questions in this survey don't seem to exactly apply to my unique situation, nor to my relationship with this specific clinic and doctor. I have never had ANY bad experience with them - it's been quite a positive journey so far, particularly considering my illness.
Providence PatientNothing out of the ordinary. Everyone, particularly Dr. Kristdja are always very congenial and professional
Providence PatientVery good
Providence PatientI feel l receive excellent care with Dr. Kristedja and his team...the only comment/complaint I have is being on hold longer than usual at times when calling the office.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja was easy to talk with and he explained things gently and thoroughly.
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is an excellent doctor and the whole office staff is wonderful.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientI received excellent follow up for the concerns I had about my issue.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientGreat experience saved me time and felt I was being given undivided attention Thank you
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is excellent. He is very kind to me.
Providence PatientCare provider. Dr. Kristedja is kind and listens to me.
Providence PatientIt was good. Couldn't be better
Providence PatientDr. Kristedjia is an excellent listener and a very caring health care provider. He is also most knowledgeable about the latest and most relevant research in his field
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientWonderful oncologist, caring too
Providence PatientExcellent care provider
Providence PatientIt was a good experience.
Providence PatientDr. Kristeja is extremely professional, kind, knowledgable about my history of breast cancer, always has reviewed my recent tests and I have complete confidence in him.
Providence PatientVery professional office, efficient and caring
Providence PatientGreat doctor
Providence PatientGreat information provided in my visit
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is an excellent doctor, and he is a good and compassion listener.
Providence PatientHaving a serious medical condition requires the very best medical care available. For this reason, I trust my care to Dr. Timothy Kristedja at Saint John's Providence Cancer Institute.
Providence PatientDuring a time of tremendous medical stress and uncertainty Dr. Kristedja was always very attentive, caring and encouraging.
Providence PatientDr K always spends a lot of time with me. He's very personable and never rushes. Love him!
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is a kind, caring and knowledgeable doctor. He always listens to my health concerns. Christine Boley is very knowledgeable, and listens to what I have to say. Ron, the nurse is so kind and professional. The other doctors and PA's I saw at my visit were knowledgeable, caring and listens well to my concerns. All of the staff I have encountered at St. John's have made my experience there much easier.
Providence PatientIt is always a good experience.
Providence PatientVery helpful
Providence PatientThe doctor and staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.
Providence PatientKind and considerate
Providence PatientDr Kristedja speaks to me with patience and understanding. He does not "speak down" to me the become frustrated if I don't fully understand what he is saying.
Providence PatientAs always, excellent service!
Providence PatientGood care
Providence PatientAll good. Very pleased with Dr. Kristedja and his team.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is a very good, and kind doctor. Thank you.
Providence PatientDr Kristedjia is a great listener, always encouraging and most knowledgeable. Best of the best.
Providence PatientGood. Quick and good service.
Providence PatientHad to wait 45 minutes past my appointment time to see the doctor.
Providence PatientOut of all my visits there not once has anyone that I delt with ever had a bad day, they have always been upbeat and friendly! And I am amazed because of the severity of some of the diagnosis of people.
Providence PatientI was Treated With Respect.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja always shows the utmost respect for me and my concerns. He's an upbeat and friendly doctor
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja is an excellent oncologist. He is easy to talk too, very knowledgable, and I feel I'm in the best hands possible. He also Knows the other doctors I see and they communicate. I trust him and know he has a lot of knowledge. I have already recommended him to others.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja cares and takes time to answer all my cares and concerns. He also clearly spells out what the future plans for my care will be.
Providence PatientThorough, thoughtful
Providence PatientBest doctor in town.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja was very attentive and informed. More positively involved than prior provider.
Providence PatientVery caring and knowledgeable
Providence PatientEveryone is very nice, polite and caring.
Providence PatientLove this office, everyone is great. Dr Kristedja is great and responds to MyChart messages quickly.
Providence PatientSeem interested and involved in my treatment plan. Is available for online conference.
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is THE BEST
Providence PatientHe was very willing to let me ask questions and to knowledgeably answer them.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientHe's very knowledgeable and professional
Providence PatientThe doctor was extremely kind, compassionate and helpful. His responses to my mychart questions are the quickest I have ever experienced. He followed through with everything he said he would do including ordering labs and calling in prescriptions extremely quickly. I've never had a doctor this responsive. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend him.
Providence PatientGreat job always
Providence PatientThe provider was fine and very helpful, but the staff less so. I tried today to change my appt. today after setting one up later, but nobody got back to me. I specifically said that I wanted it to be a bit earlier because I was having more pain. She agreed to let me know but no answer so far.
Providence PatientGreat doctor and very good and informed about my condition.
Providence PatientGreat doctor and oncology nurses!
Providence PatientThe doctor truly cares about your well being and is very patient
Providence PatientDr, Kristedja is an excellent and caring doctor.
Providence PatientDr Kristedja was very professional as well as having a great calm and humanistic approach with his patients. Dr Kristedja is a very good doctor.
Providence PatientDr. [...] and Dr. Timothy Kristedja, and the entire staff of nurses and assistants, are always incredibly kind, patient, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I am grateful for their care.
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is wonderful. His temperament is gentle and positive. He is extremely responsive to messages and calls and very present during appointments. He remembers everything and has followed up with me outside of his office hours to make sure I am ok. He has also made himself available on the weekend for calls. I feel extremely lucky that Dr Kristedja is my oncologist and hemotologist. 5 stars, highly recommend!
Providence PatientDr Kristedja is wonderful
Providence PatientExcellent doctor!!! Explains very well
Providence PatientHe seemed very knowledgeable about my situation as well as very caring.
Providence PatientDr. Kristedja and his staff are always professional, friendly and on time! it's important to me that Dr. K is always willing to listen to my concerns and answer my questions.
Providence PatientWith this doctor for a year now. Very happy with him
Providence Patient