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Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD

Family Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Dorchester, MA.
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Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD

Family Medicine* Age 57
Dorchester, MA
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30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Dorchester, MA.

About

Dr. Karanja graduated from Brown University. Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Dorchester, MA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Karanja currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. At present, Dr. Karanja received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Karanja's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Karanja is board certified in Family Practice.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    230 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA 02122
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 754-0100
  2. 2 South Shore Skin Surgeons at BMC
    30 Northampton St, Boston, MA 02118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 433-9601
  3. 3 Mit Pharmacy
    25 Carleton St, Cambridge, MA 02142
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 253-4481
  4. 4 Mit Pharmacy
    25 Carleton St, Cambridge, MA 02142
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Family Medicine
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Education

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  • Brown University
    1994
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karanja's profile.

Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Mount Auburn Hospital

    330 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA