Dr. Barbara Ann Penn MD
Internist
73 High St Ctn Charlestown Healthca Charlestown MA, 02129About
Dr. Barbara Penn is an internist practicing in Charlestown, MA. Dr. Penn specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Penn provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1977
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Barbara Ann Penn MD's Practice location
Practice At 73 High St Ctn Charlestown Healthcare Center
73 High St Ctn Charlestown Healthca -Charlestown, MA 02129Get Direction
Practice At 3130 State Hwy. Rte 6
3130 State Hwy. Rte 6 -Wellfleet, MA 02667Get Direction
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