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Summary
Dr. Douglas B. Atkinson is an associate in cardiac anesthesia in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in pediatric cardiac anesthesia, caring for infants and children with complex heart conditions undergoing surgery and other procedures.
Dr. Atkinson earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed residencies in pediatrics at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and in anesthesiology at the University of Washington, followed by fellowship training in critical care at Vanderbilt.
Dr. Atkinson earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed residencies in pediatrics at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and in anesthesiology at the University of Washington, followed by fellowship training in critical care at Vanderbilt.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 Tel: (617) 355-7737
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas Atkinson
Medical Specialties
Douglas Atkinson has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Douglas Atkinson has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Douglas Atkinson holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.
NPI Number
Douglas Atkinson's NPI number is 1821145772.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Douglas Atkinson speak?
- Douglas Atkinson speaks English.
- Where is Douglas Atkinson's office located?
- Douglas Atkinson's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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- Which hospitals is Douglas Atkinson affiliated with?
- Douglas Atkinson is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
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