Dr. Karen R Carpenter MD
Pediatrician
3300 Gallows Rd Physician Billing Falls Church VA, 22042About
Dr. Karen Carpenter is a pediatrician practicing in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Carpenter is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1986
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Awards
- 1980 Alpha Omega Alpha, Baylor College of Medicine
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