Kirsten R. Vitrikas, M.D.
Associate Professor
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Locations and Contact
Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-734-3630
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Vitrikas employs a patient centered approach to care utilizing acupuncture in addition to Western medicine to treat her patients. She has a particular interest in women's health and pediatric patients, but enjoys caring for patients of all ages.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Vitrikas is board certified in Family Medicine with additional fellowships in obstetrics and faculty development. She has also completed a medical acupuncture course. Her clinical care spans all ages with a particular interest in women's health including provision of obstetric care and operative deliveries.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Vitrikas' scholarly works focus on obstetric and pediatric topics with a particular interest in hypercoagulable states and thrombophilias.
Division
Family and Community Medicine
Undergraduate School
B.A., University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA 1995
Medical School
M.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA 1999
Internship
Family Medicine, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB MD 1999-2000
Residency
Family Medicine, Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB MD 2000-2002
Fellowship
Faculty Development, Michigan State University, Lansing MI 2010
Fellowship
Family Medicine/Obstetrics, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle WA 2005-2006
Special Experience Identifier-Grand Master in Clinical or Academic Teaching, US Air Force, 2014
Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians, 2012
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, 2005, 2014, 2021
Air Mobility Command Physician Educator of the Year, 2013
Field Grade Officer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter, 375 MDOS, 2011
Joint Service Commendation Medal, US Army, 2010
Semi-finalist, Outstanding Female Physician Leader Award, US Air Force, 2009
Air Mobility Command Clinical Excellence Award, Field Grade Officer, 2009
Field Grade Officer of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 375 AMW, 2008
Vitrikas KV, Dalton HA, Breish D. Cerebral Palsy: An Overview. Am Family Physician. 2020 Feb 15;101(4): 213-220.
Vitrikas KV, Savard DJ, Bucaj M. Screening for Developmental Delay. Am Family Physician. 2017; 96(1): 36-43.
Vitrikas, KV. Key Components of PCMH. STFM and AFMRD Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource. 2017 (update 2020).
Vitrikas, KV. Thrombophilia and Hypercoagulable States. In Domino FJ (Ed.). The 5 Minute Clinical Consult 2017-2021, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. 2017.
Vitrikas, KV. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders. Taylors Family Medicine. 2015 (updated 2020).
Lindsay, TJ, Vitrikas, KV. Evaluation and management of infertility. Am Family Physician. 2015; 91(5):308-314.
Lindsay, TJ, Vitrikas, KV, Temporal, M, Herndon, C. Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: Real World Treatment Options. Clinical Medicine Insights: Therapeutics. 2012 Jun 19;4: 169-183. doi:10.4137/CMT.S7266.
Vitrikas KV. Thrombophilia In: Ebell MH, Ferenchick G, Smith M, Barry H, Slawson D, Shaughnessy A, Forsch R, Li S, Wilkes M, Usatine R, eds. Essential Evidence, John Wiley & Sons: Hoboken, NJ. 2010 (update 2017, 2020).
Vitrikas KV. Preconception and prenatal care. In: Mengel MB, ed. Family Medicine: Ambulatory Care and Prevention, 5th ed, McGraw-Hill Medical. 2008;97. Revision 2014.