LauraM.KesterMD

Pediatrics • Sacramento, CA

Adolescent Medicine

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, UC Davis Health

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Office
2516 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone+1 916-734-5387

Fax+1 916-456-2236

Education & Training

Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 2010 - 2013
UMass Chan - BaystateResidency, Pediatrics, 2007 - 2010
Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2011 - 2017
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

143 citations
A national study of HPV vaccination of adolescent girls: rates, predictors, and reasons for non-vaccination.
Laura M. Kester, Gregory D. Zimet, J. Dennis Fortenberry, Jessica A. Kahn, Marcia L. Shew
Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2013-07-01
32 citations
The effects of a brief educational intervention on human papillomavirus knowledge and intention to initiate HPV vaccination in 18–26 year old young adults
Laura M. Kester, Rivienne Shedd-Steele, Crystal A. Dotson-Roberts, Jennifer S. Smith, Gregory D. Zimet
Gynecologic Oncology. 2014-03-01
30 citations
Using hemoglobin A1c for prediabetes and diabetes diagnosis in adolescents: can adult recommendations be upheld for pediatric use?
Laura M. Kester, Hilde Hey, Tamara S. Hannon
The Journal of Adolescent Health. 2012-04-01