Dr. Kimberley Townsend MD
Pediatrician
450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Bldg. 10 East Providence RI, 02914About
Dr. Kimberley Townsend is a pediatrician practicing in East Providence, RI. Dr. Townsend is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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