Karen J Oconnell MD

A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.

A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Source: NUCC, CMS