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Dr. Kristin Ellen Raven M.D.
Surgeon
110 Francis St Suit 9b Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Kristin Raven is a general surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Raven specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Raven provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Liver Cancer
- Cirrhosis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Valerie L. Staradub MD330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Susan Lynn Troyan M.D.330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Michael John Cahalane M.D.110 Francis St Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Carl J Hauser M.D.110 Francis St Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Per-olof J Hasselgren M.D.330 Brookline Avenue Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Vitaliy Y. Poylin M.D.330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
Nearest Hospitals
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITALl
75 FRANCIS STREET BOSTON MA 2115BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115