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Kristen Bennett Cantor

Kristen Bennett Cantor, MD

Pediatrics

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Kristen Bennett Cantor

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Cantor received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and then served in the United States Navy for five years. She then received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. She did her pediatric residency at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Cantor has been caring for families in the DMV for more than 10 years and was named Top Doctor by the Washingtonian Magazine in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Dr. Cantor lives in Bethesda with her husband and son. They enjoy spending time traveling, hiking, and playing golf.

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Rockville

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Pediatrics, 2011
  • Medical Education: Virginia Commonwealth Univ School of Medicine, MD, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

62 ratings, 16 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr Cantor is extremely courteous, professional and knowledgeable. She took the time from her very busy schedule to care for my daughter. Thank you so very much, Dr Cantor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    She is a very good doctor, very good listener with patience and very calm.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Extremely knowledgeable and caring, listens and follow up, smart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Dr Kristen was always very nice and knowledgeable. She took care of my sons and the way she talk to the kids is really carefully. It makes the kids feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr Cantor is good and responsive but sometimes I feel she lacks some medical knowledge from the conversations I had earlier.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Very knowledgeable. Excellent patient care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr. Cantor is someone who always goes above and beyond. She works so hard for her patients and it shows. I really appreciate her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr. Cantor is kind, knowledgeable, realistic, collaborative and supportive. We are lucky to have her as our child's pediatrician. She looks at things from all angles and is very wholistic in her approach to children/families.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. Cantor Is my 15 y/o son's pediatrician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr. Cantor is a highly professional pediatrician. We are her patient for a few years, and can't be more satisfied. Always so pathient, caring, and generally pleasant person. Somehow, with all her patients she remember to ask about some details from previous visits. Our daughter loves her and happy to go visit the office when It's needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Amazing Doctor, we trust completely Dr Cantor as the pediatrician for our baby. She has all the qualities of a stellar medical professional and trust her completely

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. Cantor was wonderful, great listener, patient, with the best bed-side manner. We would definitely book an appointment with this Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    She is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    She's amazing. Goes above and beyond.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr cantor is an amazing doctor and human being. She is competent and I trust my baby in her care. He loves her too!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Excellent- efficient but attentive and caring. Knowledgeable and strong listening.