Glinder Kellen MD

Our sons are now grown, but I have no idea how we would have gotten through the middle and high school years without Kellen Glinder. Our oldest has had complicated health issues related to a neuromotor disorder, and we quickly figured out that Dr. Glinder knew exactly how to help us. He kept our son laughing, he kept me (mom) from freaking out, and gave our family the gift of balance — alongside to-​notch medical treatment.

It took us almost 4 years to find Dr. Glinder after moving to the peninsula. We have really high expectations for our doctors and we have one child with asthma, allergies etc. We have to see Dr. Glinder for a lot more than just the wellness visit. He is always in a great mood and excited to see the kids. He is the only doctor who has ever been able to handle both my very active boys. My children absolutely love Dr. Glinder. My son who has been hospitalized and seen a lot of grumpy doctors had developed a significant fear of doctors. Dr. Glinder transformed my son’s opinion of going to the doctor!
When we needed to communicate behavioral issues and didn’t want our child to hear what we said, Dr. Glinder had no problem talking to my husband in one room while I stayed with our son in another room. He is empathetic, understanding and kind to the parents. My husband and I both agree that he’s the best pediatrician we have ever been to. I just wish we had him from the birth of our children.
Prior to seeing Glinder, we were seeing a pediatric pulmonologist at Lucille Packard (Dr. Yuan) several times a year. After finding Glinder, we moved all our pulmonology treatment to Glinder. No need for the specialist — what a relief! This is a life changer for my little guy who had such anxiety every time we would see Yuan.
I hope that Dr. Glinder is teaching/​training new pediatricians at PAMF. One time, he pretended that my 5 year old was a human eraser on the chalkboard in the office. Every time we go to the office, my son remembers that. On another occasion when my son was having difficulty at the appointment, Dr Glinder told him to go find the secret light in the light house in the waiting room. It completely distracted him and got us successfully through the visit.
The only negative I can point out is not about Dr. Glinder but about their waiting room. They have a huge t.v. playing all the time! For families who are trying to limit our t.v./screen time (as they recommend to us!), it is unhelpful. However, there’s an area off to the side with lots of books and cool ocean murals on the wall that you can hang out while you wait. You just have to convince t.v. deprived kids not to wander over to the t.v.

Both my kids go to see Dr. Glinder and he is super nice and listens very well. Very patient with my kids and knows how to make them relax.