Dr. Jennifer Watts MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Jennifer Watts is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Watts 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
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Fever
- Pain
- Cellulitis
Fellowships
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Kansas City, MO
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