Dr. Maura K Shea M.D.
Pediatrician
637 Washington St Dorchester MA, 02124About
Dr. Maura Shea is a pediatrician practicing in Dorchester, MA. Dr. Shea is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shea 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. Shea can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1998
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1998
C.U. Shah Medical College
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Obesity
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Contact Dermatitis
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Food Allergies
- Adjustment Disorder
Fellowships
- Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA 2005
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