Dr. Kalpna Thuraisamy DO
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
269 Chatham Rd Harwich MA, 02645About
Dr. Kalpna Thuraisamy is an adolescent specialist practicing in Harwich, MA. Dr. Thuraisamy works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Thuraisamy treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey Scho 1993
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
Rutgers 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Concussion
- Impetigo
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
- Conjunctivitis
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