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Boston Children's Hospital (Division of Newborn Medicine)101 Page Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 map
Dr. Ruth Prophete is a neonatologist in New Bedford. She specializes in treating high-risk and prematurely born babies, typically in the neonatal unit of a hospital.
Boston Children's Hospital (Division of Newborn Medicine)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Prophete is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
101 Page Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Prophete has one office in Massachusetts where she specializes in Neonatology and Pediatrics.
Dr. Prophete works with three doctors including Dr. Jessica Slusarski and Dr. Linda Bishop.
Specialties
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Neonatology
Dr. Prophete specializes in providing care for both premature and full-term infants. Neonatologists usually provide care in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital, commonly known as a NICU. She specializes in treating the wide range of complications that premature and full-term newborns can face after birth. Neonatologists often work in conjunction with the mother's obstetrician, ensuring a healthy transition from the womb to the world.
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Pediatrics
Dr. Prophete is a pediatrician, a doctor specializing in medical care for children. She offers complete health care for newborns, children & teenagers. As a pediatrician, Dr. Prophete functions as a primary care provider, the first point of contact when a patient is sick. Dr. Prophete is trained to provide well-rounded health care for children of all ages and works very closely with the patient's parents & family to make certain that the child is developing & maturing correctly.
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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