September 9, 2010



Catherine D. Gritchen, MD

Pediatrics
Board Certified


Fountain Valley
11420 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 549-1300


Medical School: University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, 2000
Internship: Mattel Childrens Hospital UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 2001
Residency: Mattel Childrens Hospital UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 2003
Additional Languages: Spanish

HMO Provider Numbers (Click here for a list of accepted health plans)
Aetna: 136705
Blue Cross/California Care: V5K001
Blue Shield: 00A794360
Cal Optima: A794360855
Cigna: 265345
Cigna SJHS Select Network: 1411949093
Great-West Healthcare: Bristol Park Medical Group
  Health Net: 3062-108909
Health Net Seniority Plus: n/a
OneCare: n/a
PacifiCare: 016565-0001
SCAN: n/a
Secure Horizons: n/a

Dr. Gritchen entered the field of medicine for her love of children and interest in science. Her practice philosophy is based on teamwork including patients, parents, schools and other healthcare practitioners.

Dr. Gritchen's favorite aspect of the physician-patient relationship is watching her patients grow-up healthy. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and traveling.