Dr. Susan Owen Perks M.D.
Pediatrician
345 N MAIN ST STE 248 WEST HARTFORD CT, 06117About
Dr. Susan Perks is a pediatrician practicing in West Hartford, CT. Dr. Perks is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Perks 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. Perks can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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