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Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD

Pediatrics* Age 74
Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD
5.0 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD

Pediatrics* Age 74
Fort Worth, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD is a Pediatrician in Fort Worth, TX.

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Dr. Kelfer graduated from Tufts University. Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD is a Pediatrician in Fort Worth, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Kelfer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest, Ascension Providence Hospital, Cook Children's Medical Center, Covenant Medical Center, Hendrick Medical Center, North Texas Medical Center and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth. At present, Dr. Kelfer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Kelfer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kelfer is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics.

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Locations

  1. 1 Cook Childrens Dodson Surgery Center
    1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  2. 2 Office
    901 7th Ave Ste 310, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  3. 3 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest
    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
  4. 4 Office
    901 7th Ave Ste 120, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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Jul 14, 2019
He is an amazing dr..finally we have a dx as why my grandson was having seizures...best Neuro in texas
— Jul 14, 2019
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Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology
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Education

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  • Tufts University
    1976
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  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kelfer's profile.

Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest, Ascension Providence Hospital, Cook Children's Medical Center, Covenant Medical Center, Hendrick Medical Center, North Texas Medical Center and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.

Yes, Dr. Howard Kelfer, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX

  • Ascension Providence Hospital

    6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX

  • Cook Children's Medical Center

    801 7th Ave, Fort Worth, TX

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX

  • Hendrick Medical Center

    1900 Pine St, Abilene, TX

  • North Texas Medical Center

    1900 Hospital Blvd, Gainesville, TX

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth

    6100 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX