Dr. Boris Skurkovich MD
Pediatrician
239 Cranston St Providence RI, 02907About
Dr. Boris Skurkovich is a pediatrician practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Skurkovich is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Skurkovich diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Skurkovich can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Second Moscow Med Inst, Russian State Med Univ, Moscow, Russia 1978
Second Moskow Medical Institute / Russian State Medical University 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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