Dr. Simone Hettmer M.D.
Pediatrician
55 Fruit Street Rph Mass General Hospita Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Simone Hettmer is a pediatrician practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Hettmer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hettmer 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. Hettmer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Eberhard-Karls-University of Tubingen Faculty of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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