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Summary
Dr. Emily Pluhar is currently a member of the Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital, and serves as the Director of the Sports Medicine Behavioral Health Team.
Her career is dedicated to supporting the mental and physical health of adolescents and their families through direct patient care, education, research, and program development. She provides evaluation, consultation, and evidence-based care to adolescent and young adult athletes experiencing mental health issues stemming from athletic injuries and the challenges of rehabilitation. Areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, injury related trauma, chronic medical illness, and comorbid conditions.
Dr. Pluhar’s research interests include mental health issues related to sports injuries, adolescent health, non-suicidal self-injury, and suicidal behavior.
Her career is dedicated to supporting the mental and physical health of adolescents and their families through direct patient care, education, research, and program development. She provides evaluation, consultation, and evidence-based care to adolescent and young adult athletes experiencing mental health issues stemming from athletic injuries and the challenges of rehabilitation. Areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, injury related trauma, chronic medical illness, and comorbid conditions.
Dr. Pluhar’s research interests include mental health issues related to sports injuries, adolescent health, non-suicidal self-injury, and suicidal behavior.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- 1 specialty
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Sports Medicine Division
319 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 Tel: (857) 218-6429
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:15 am - 1:30 pm
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Emily Pluhar
Medical Specialties
Emily Pluhar has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
Emily Pluhar holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.
Medical License
Psychologist with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.
NPI Number
Emily Pluhar's NPI number is 1265674816.
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- Emily Pluhar speaks English.
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- Emily Pluhar's office is located at 319 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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