Dr. Jerald Ivan Kupperberg MD
Pediatrician
54 Howard Hill Road Foster RI, 02825About
Dr. Jerald Kupperberg is a pediatrician practicing in Foster, RI. Dr. Kupperberg is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kupperberg 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. Kupperberg can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1975
University of Wales in Great Britain 1975
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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