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Visions HealthCare (Needham)100 Second Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 map
As a functional medicine doctor in Needham, MA, Dr. Kari Emsbo takes a holistic approach to patient care, treating the underlying causes of disease, rather than symptoms.
Visions HealthCare (Needham)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Kari E. Emsbo is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
100 Second Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
Bio
Dr. Kari Emsbo joined Visions in 2010 with more than 15 years of experience practicing Internal Medicine as a primary care practitioner and 9 years honing her Functional Medicine skills. Kari received her BA from Wellesley College where she studied Neurobiology.
Dr. Emsbo works to help patients find solutions to their chronic conditions with the help of allergy and sensitivity testing, nutrition, stress management, Neuroscience testing and patient education. Through careful listening and attention to details, Dr. Emsbo hopes to help enable patients to find their own path to improved health.
Specialties
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Functional Medicine
Specializing in the field of functional medicine, Dr. Emsbo focuses on the underlying causes of disease, as opposed to simply treating symptoms as they arise. Functional medicine doctors often focus their efforts on preventive measures, ensuring patients are less likely to contract illnesses or conditions. Dr. Emsbo typically work to develop a close, therapeutic relationship with patients, taking many aspects of a patient’s life into consideration when providing care.
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Internal Medicine
As an internist in Needham, MA, Dr. Kari Emsbo serves as a primary care provider for adults. She diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Emsbo may also refer patients to a specialist when required. For example, patients with diabetic complications may be referred to an endocrinologist for further treatment.
Education & Training
Medical School
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UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
MD • 1994
Residency
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Mount Auburn Hospital • Cambridge, MA
Residency in Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
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