About Vanessa Gildenstern, MD
Vanessa Gildenstern, MD, specializes in caring for children with conditions that affect the skin, hair or nails. Dr. Gildenstern also serves as an instructor in Pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and as an assistant clinical professor at Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
Since she was a young teen, Dr. Gildenstern knew she wanted a career based on compassion. The guidance she received during training in Pediatric Dermatology at Phoenix Children's drew her to the specialty. Working with a team of top providers has inspired her to stay ever since.
Dr. Gildenstern earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern University. She completed a pediatric residency and pediatric dermatology fellowship at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Gildenstern is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology.
Understanding the importance of research in her field, Dr. Gildenstern has been published in professional journals and regularly presents at professional conferences and meetings.
Dr. Gildenstern believes in working as a team with families. She knows parents count on her expertise to equip them to provide their child's day-to-day care at home.
When she's not working, Dr. Gildenstern enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Medical School / Education
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Internship
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Residency
(Pediatrics) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
Fellowship
(Pediatric Dermatology) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatrics
Academic Affiliations
Instructor in Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Creighton University School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept of Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
Clinical Rotation Director, Pediatric Dermatology Elective, Phoenix Children's Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Residency Program
Professional Affiliations
Member, Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Duchatalet S, et al. Mutations in PERP cause dominant and recessive keratoderma. J Invest Dermatol. Epub 2018 Oct 12.
Taylor S, et al. Metastatic choriocarcinoma masquerading as a congenital glabellar hemangioma. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2018 Jan:1. Epub 2018 Mar 16.
Fonseca V, Price HN, Jeffries M, Alder SL, Hansen RC. Crusted scabies misdiagnosed as erythrodermic psoriasis in a 3-year-old girl with down syndrome. Pediatr Dermatol. 2014 Nov-Dec;31(6):753-4. Epub 2013 Oct 21
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - East Valley
3420 S. Mercy Rd.
Suite 205
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Rating & Reviews
Dr. Gildenstern was great. Thank you
We loved Vanessa!
Amazing experience, from the medical assistant to the resident and the doctor everyone was super kind and helpful. The Doctor was patient with my toddler and explained things in a way I would understand. I would highly recommend.
The provider was excellent with my child she made the visit as positive as it can be even though my child had to get a dreaded shot/ injection.
Wonderful doctor and great staff as well.
The doctor and the PA were very professional and informative, they helped me understand the reason we were referred, and they were very patient with my foster child. They worked well together and made us feel comfortable.
Dr. Vanessa Gildenstern is an excellent doctor when it comes to my daughters health and needs. Thanks to her treatment my daughter seems to be doing better.