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Dr. Helen N. Lyon, MD
Pediatrician
53 Marion Rd Suite 1 Wareham MA, 02571About
Dr. Helen Lyon is a pediatrician practicing in Wareham, MA. Dr. Lyon is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lyon 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. Lyon can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1996
University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 1995
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- THE SPEECH OF ANIMALS.
- Common variants near MC4R are associated with fat mass, weight and risk of obesity.
- Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARgamma) Pro12Ala polymorphism and risk for pediatric obesity.
- An age-dependent diet-modified effect of the PPARγ Pro12Ala polymorphism in children.
- Does a short breastfeeding period protect from FTO-induced adiposity in children?
- Genetic variants of TSLP and asthma in an admixed urban population.
Awards
- 2008 Harvard Medical School Award for Teaching
- 1991 Massachusetts Medical Society Community Service Award
- 1996 Pediatric Prize, New England Pediatric Society
Fellowships
- Harvard Training Program In, Fellow 2000
Dr. Helen N. Lyon, MD's Practice location
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
55 Lake Ave N -Worcester, MA 01655Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jason E. Reynolds MD53 MARION RD WAREHAM MA 02571
- Dr. Jennifer D Russell M.D.53 Marion Rd Wareham MA 02571
- Dr. Steven J Mendes M.D.53 Marion Rd/Suite 1 Wareham MA 02571
- Kathleen E Carr NP53 Marion Road Wareham MA 02571
- Dr. John A Conway MD53 Marion Rd Wareham MA 02571
- Michelle L Anderson NP53 Marion Road Wareham MA 02571
Nearest Hospitals
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107 LINCOLN STREET WORCESTER MA 1605UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INCl
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123 SUMMER STREET WORCESTER MA 1608