Dr. Marcia F Dworkind MD
Pediatrician
40 Holland St Somerville MA, 02144About
Dr. Marcia Dworkind is a pediatrician practicing in Somerville, MA. Dr. Dworkind is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dworkind 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. Dworkind can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1987
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
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