Dr. Usha M Sankrithi MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
4800 Sand Point Way Ne Seattle WA, 98105About
Dr. Usha Sankrithi is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Sankrithi 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
Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India MD
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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