Dr. Katherine Frances mcgowan Hesse MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
282 Washington St Hartford CT, 06106About
Dr. Katherine Hesse is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in New London, CT. Dr. Hesse specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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