Dr. Karen Rachel Raksis M.D.
Pediatrician
12201 Plum Orchard Dr Kaiser Permanente Si Silver Spring MD, 20904About
Dr. Karen Raksis is a pediatrician practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Raksis is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Raksis 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. Raksis can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1998
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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