Meet Dr Arno Kroner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dr Arno Kroner and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr Arno, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
Be as present as possible.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m currently a doctor of Eastern and Functional medicine. I went to school at Emperor’s college in Santa Monica and Institute of Functional Medicine. Beside my private practice I have worked the past three year at a trauma center in the Palisades but it burned during the fire. I’m also a medical writer and a medical reviewer for health.com. I also serve on the board of two start ups. One recently launched our mobile AI health product.

How did I get here? I used to work in animation, design and visual effects but at some point I decided to do something where it would be more complex and more learning. So I chose medicine and went back to grad school for over 6 years. Nothing is easy it just requires determination, focus and hard work. All that people should know is that I’m passionate about what I do and work hard for better and better patient outcomes.

What sets me apart from others is that I’m multicultural (I speak 5 languages) and adapt to any situation, from a private jet to a disaster zone. I also have a background in endurance sports (ultrarunning, like 100miles in altitude) and outdoor emergency care.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
For the first day, we’d start with what I think is the best urban park in the world: Griffith Park. We wouldn’t just do the observatory; I’d take them on a hike up to Burbank Peak, to see the Wisdom Tree. You get these amazing 360-degree views of the city, Hollywood Lake, and of course, a great angle of the Hollywood sign.

But first, coffee and brunch are essential. We’d definitely start in Los Feliz at Fred 62. It has that classic, cool L.A. diner vibe and fantastic food. It’s the perfect fuel for the hike.

After cleaning up, we’d head downtown for the afternoon. I love the contrast between the nature in the morning and the culture in the city. We’d visit The Broad museum—the collection is incredible and the building itself is a piece of art. For an early dinner, we could go to Otium right next door. It’s fantastic and so convenient. The perfect end to that day would be catching a concert at the LA Phil at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The architecture alone is worth the trip. Then we’d head back to the Westside, where I live.

Day Two would be all about the coastal vibe. We’d start with a walk or a bike ride along the beach path in Santa Monica to really soak in that Southern California sun. For lunch, I’d take them to the top floor of the Huntley Hotel. The view from their restaurant is breathtaking—you see the entire coastline from Malibu to Palos Verdes.

For the afternoon, it depends on their mood. If they’re craving some of the best dumplings on the planet, we’d hit up Din Tai Fung in the Santa Monica mall. Or, for a more local neighborhood feel, we could go to the Brentwood Country Mart. It’s got a great, relaxed atmosphere. We could grab lunch at Farmshop and then get a scoop of the best ice cream from Sweet Rose Creamery.

Later, I’d want to show them Sawtelle Boulevard, our own little Japantown. It has such a great energy with all the little shops, supermarkets, and incredible ramen and sushi spots. And at some point that weekend, we would absolutely have to find a taco truck on San Vicente. You can’t visit L.A. and not have that perfect, quintessential taco truck experience.

The list is endless! We’d have to see the “Urban Light” installation at LACMA at night. If they’re a music fan, a pilgrimage to the Guitar Center on Sunset is a must. For food, I’d take them to Koreatown for some incredible barbecue at a place like Genwa, or maybe for some amazing Lebanese food at Sunnin. And of course, a late-night stop at Canter’s Deli is a rite of passage.

If we had a whole extra day and they were up for a drive, I’d take them out to The Huntington Library and Gardens in Pasadena. It’s a completely different world out there, and having high tea in their rose garden is just a beautiful experience.

Really, the best part about this city is the variety. You can build a perfect itinerary for just about anyone. It’s just a matter of knowing where to look.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I don’t want to omit anyone so my family is the only ones I’ll mention!

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