Dr. Karen R. Smigel MD
Hospitalist
363 Highland Avenue Southcoast Physician Fall River MA, 02720About
Dr. Karen Smigel is a hospitalist practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Smigel specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Smigel manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Smigel works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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