Dr. Kate Thamina Christensen MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1950 Franklin St Oakland CA, 94612About
Dr. Kate Christensen is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Christensen provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Christensen works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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