Dr. Karen E. Pimentel MD
Pediatrician
39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont CA, 94538About
Dr. Karen Pimentel is a pediatrician practicing in Fremont, CA. Dr. Pimentel is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pimentel 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. Pimentel can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1998
Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med 1998
University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine 1998
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Constipation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Migraine
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