Dr. Kimball A Prentiss MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl Pediatric Emergency Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Kimball Prentiss is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Prentiss 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
Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 2002
University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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