Dr. Sharon Kiernan M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
1500 Forest Glen Rd Silver Spring MD, 20910About
Dr. Sharon Kiernan is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Kiernan cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Bronchitis
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