Dr. Katherine Rutherford MD
Sports Medicine Specialist (Pediatric) | Sports Medicine
331 VERANDA ST PORTLAND ME, 04103About
Dr. Katherine Rutherford, MD--specialist in pediatrics, preventive medicine, and pediatric sport medicine--currently treats patients in Portland, Maine. Dr. Rutherford received her medical degree from ...
Education and Training
University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 2008
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Maine Medical Center
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