Dr. Hanson has worked in St. Charles County since 1997. She enjoys helping children grow from birth to college age. Her philosophy is to be available to her patients and their families to help them negotiate the journey through childhood.



Dr. Hanson earned her BA magna cum laude from Johns Hopkins University. She graduated with distinction from Northwestern University School of Medicine, and completed her pediatric training at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and an Associate Professor at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Hanson has two children. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, is an avid runner (half-marathons), and enjoys yoga and bridge.