In high school she was active in academic and musical groups , winning awards in math , science and Spanish . She participated in the National Chemistry Olympiad and was invited to the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine at UCLA . Fluent in Spanish , she spent the summer after her first year of medical school in Guatemala volunteering in healthcare settings while studying medical Spanish .
Dr . Riedler has a heart for music , starting violin lessons at eight years old and serving as first violinist in the San Diego Youth Symphony Orchestra . She performed with the LJCDS Madrigal
Kiersten resuscitating Dr . Riedler in 1987
Singers and took dance lessons for 13 years . While attending Harvard , she served as first violinist of The Harvard Pops Orchestra and as a member of the Harvard TAPS Dance Company .
After receiving her M . D . from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine , Dr . Riedler completed an internship and residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at LAC + USC Medical Center in Los Angeles .
A doctor at heart
As a resident , she performed nearly 3,000 procedures , earned awards for research on head and neck cancer , cartilage grafting in rhinoplasty , and facial paralysis surgery , and was named Chief Resident in her final year .
Dr . Riedler completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery under the direction of Dr . Jonathan Sykes , former president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery .
When not looking after patients , Dr . Riedler enjoys baking , cooking , cycling and surfing . She compares preparing to cook with preparing for surgery , pointing out the thoughtfulness and planning common to both in the cooking principle , Mise En Place , literally , putting everything in its place .
“ The team of surgeons at La Jolla Cosmetic are honored to welcome Dr . Riedler to a practice that shares both vision and values ,” Marie Olesen , President of La Jolla Cosmetic shared with GB Magazine . “ She brings a unique perspective as a female facial plastic surgeon .”
A 20-time “ Best of San Diego ” award-winning cosmetic surgery practice and medical spa , La Jolla Cosmetic was founded in 1988 as one of the first plastic surgery centers in the world to focus solely on cosmetic surgery . In a beautiful fusion of art and technology , the practice ’ s 9,000 square foot Centre provides a peaceful ambiance and is conveniently located in La Jolla . LJC has a proud history of being philanthropically involved in the San Diego community .
Kiersten checking her fathers vital signs in 1996
For more information , please visit : www . ljcsc . com .
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