
Dr. Vicki Smetak MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
56 Franklin St Waterbury CT, 06706About
Dr. Vicki Smetak is a pediatrician practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Smetak is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Smetak 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. Smetak can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Dr. Richard Pierce M.D.10 Amistad St New Haven CT 06519
- Angela G. Geddis117 South Slope Drive Berlin Connecticut 6037
- Dr. Marina Arena M.D.25 Church Hill Road Newtown CT 06470
- Dr. Elizabeth O Solan MD546 CROMWELL AVE ROCKY HILL CT 06067
- Miss Tamika Traut Brierley M.D.1095 West Main Street New Britain CT 06053
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30 SHELBURNE ROAD STAMFORD CT 6904GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONl
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