Dr. Kristin Howard M.D.
Emergency Physician
15 Greylock Rd Wellesley Hills MA, 02481About
Dr. Kristin Howard practices Emergency Medicine in Wellesley Hills, MA. Dr. Howard assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Howard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1992
Boston University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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