Dr. Karen M. Hearty MD
Pediatrician
1000 E Primrose St Suite 560 Springfield MO, 65807About
Dr. Karen Hearty is a pediatrician practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Hearty is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hearty 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. Hearty can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1987
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine, Uams, University Of Arkansas For Me 1987
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Ear Infection
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