Grace Kasamatsu, MD

My favorite animated movies are Finding Nemo and Ratatouille!

"The Rainbow Fish" is my favorite children's book, because it teaches that being inclusive and generous creates more bonds and lasting friendships than being sour grapes or selfish towards others.

My favorite childhood toys were Barbie dolls and dollhouses!

My greatest inspiration is my mother Lillian. She was the strongest person I have ever met in both spirit, persistence, and courage. She left for the United States from Japan on a steamship alone (the first in her family) in order to study at an American university to seek better opportunities for herself. She lived until she was 94 and never gave up.

I enjoy time with my family, playing with our shiba inu dog Shohei, and traveling.

I find joy when I work with children. It is my life's work to help heal those in pain or suffering, as well as help encourage youngsters to reach their top potential through excellent health, pursuit of activities that inspire them, and education. Moreover, I enjoy working with families in order to attain those goals for my young patients.

I feel I have the ability to provide the best and compassionate care for my patients, and strive to involve them (as well as their family) in their own healthcare needs and decisions. Having parented my two kids from the newborn period to adulthood, I feel I have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the development of children through these important stages of their lives. I am honored to be a part of my patients' healthcare as they grow.

Our office provides compassionate and competent care for those with special needs by providing proper communication channels, preparation for their arrival to our office, and being attuned to what is required to make them feel comfortable and managed appropriately.