Dr. Kathleen Girard Fortin MD
Pediatrician
955 Main Street Suite 106 Pediatrici Winchester MA, 01890About
Dr. Kathleen Fortin is a pediatrician practicing in Winchester, MA. Dr. Fortin is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fortin 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. Fortin can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 1993
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