Dr. Karen S Farbman MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
800 Washington St Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Karen Farbman is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Norwood, MA. Dr. Farbman specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Emergency Care
- Fever
- Pain
Fellowships
- Boston Medical Center - Boston, MA 1996
- Boston Medical Center, Fellow:Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) 1996
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- Dr. Bruce W Weinstock MD, MPH800 Washington St Norwood MA 02062