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Dr. Joan Sachs, MD

Pediatrics* Age 55
Dr. Joan Sachs, MD
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Dr. Joan Sachs, MD

Pediatrics* Age 55
Reading, MA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joan Sachs, MD is a Pediatrician in Reading, MA.

About

Dr. Sachs graduated from HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY. Dr. Joan Sachs, MD is a Pediatrician in Reading, MA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Sachs currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital and Winchester Hospital. Dr. Sachs has experience treating conditions like Fever and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sachs received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Sachs' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sachs also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sachs is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Dowd Medical Associates
    107 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867
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Languages Spoken
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Pediatrics
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Education

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  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
    1998
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  • Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joan Sachs, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sachs' profile.

Dr. Sachs frequently treats the following conditions: Fever and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joan Sachs, MD is affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital and Winchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joan Sachs, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Melrosewakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA

  • Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave, Winchester, MA