Dr. Barbara Jean Katz MD
Pediatrician
E23-193 77 Mass Ave Mit Medical Departme Cambridge MA, 02139Rating
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Dr. Barbara Katz is a pediatrician practicing in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Katz is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Katz 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. Katz can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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