Dr. Andrew Joseph Kienstra MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
4900 Mueller Blvd Austin TX, 78723About
Dr. Andrew Kienstra is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Kienstra 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1996
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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