Dr. Sharon E O'brien MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
850 Harrison Ave Yacc5 Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Sharon O'brien is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. O'brien specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1992
Medical College for Women & Hospital
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Pain
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