
Dr. Kristen Eileen Farwell M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
800 Washington St Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. Kristen Farwell is a gastroenterologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Farwell specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Farwell performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Wissam Bleibel M.D.Carney Hospital Dorchester MA 02124
- Dr. Vijay Yajnik MD, PHD165 Cambridge Street Boston Massachusetts 02114
- Michael Miller Other884 Washington St Norwood MA 02062
- Dr. Kenneth Ronald Falchuk M.D.110 Francis St Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Adam S Cheifetz M.D.330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Francis A Farraye M.D.720 Harrison Ave Boston MA 02118
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41 HIGHLAND AVENUE WINCHESTER MA 1890MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITALl
330 MOUNT AUBURN STREET CAMBRIDGE MA 2138