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Dr. Megan Ratchford M.D.

Pediatrician

4/5(9)
85 LAFAYETTE ST NEW BRITAIN CT, 06051
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Megan Ratchford is a pediatrician practicing in NEW BRITAIN, CT. Dr. Ratchford is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ratchford 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. Ratchford can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Drexel University College of Medicine 2005

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Megan Ratchford M.D.'s Practice location

85 LAFAYETTE ST -
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051
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New patients: 860-224-3642

Practice At 94 Connecticut Blvd

94 Connecticut Blvd -
East Hartford, CT 06108
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New patients: 860-528-1359
Fax: 860-290-4143

Dr. Megan Ratchford M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ratchford


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Dr. Megan Ratchford M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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