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Dr. Jenna M O'connell MD
Pediatrician
1177 PROVIDENCE HWY NORWOOD MA, 02062About
Dr. Jenna O'connell is a pediatrician practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. O'connell is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. O'connell 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. O'connell can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Practice At Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit St.
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- Dr. Lilia A. Cuozzo M.D.325 River Ridge Dr Norwood MA 02062
- Dr. Brieanne V Midura MD1177 BOSTON PROVIDENCE TPKE NORWOOD MA 02062
- Dr. Alan B Silken MD825 Washington St Norwood MA 02062
- Dr. Lowell E Fox MD325 River Ridge Dr Norwood MA 02062
Nearest Hospitals
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARYl
243 CHARLES STREET BOSTON MA 2114TUFTS MEDICAL CENTERl
800 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON MA 2111SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - BOSTON, THEl
51 BLOSSOM STREET BOSTON MA 2114NORWOOD HOSPITALl
800 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD MA 2062