Dr. Catalina M Kersten MD
Pediatrician
404 Keene St Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Catalina Kersten is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Kersten is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kersten 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. Kersten can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Rijksuniversiteit Te Leiden, Fac Der Geneeskunde, Leiden, Netherlands 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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