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Dr. Athena Xifaras MD

Pediatrician

3/5(4)
1030 President Ave Fall River MA, 02720
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3/5

About

Dr. Athena Xifaras is a pediatrician practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Xifaras is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Xifaras 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. Xifaras can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 2002

University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 2002

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Dr. Athena Xifaras MD's Practice location

Practice At 1030 President Ave

1030 President Ave -
Fall River, MA 02720
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New patients: 508-674-1010, 508-675-5858
Fax: 508-676-6595
http://www.truesdalesurgical.com/

Practice At 225 Field St

225 Field St -
New Bedford, MA 02740
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New patients: 508-999-2981, 508-910-3371
Fax: 508-910-3363, 508-999-2395

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Patient Experience with Dr. Xifaras


3.0

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Dr. Athena Xifaras MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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