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Dr. Laura Need, MD

Pediatrics* Age 62
Dr. Laura Need, MD
2.3 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Laura Need, MD
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Dr. Laura Need, MD

Pediatrics* Age 62
Cambridge, MA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laura Need, MD is a Pediatrician in Cambridge, MA.

About

Dr. Need graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1990 and completed a residency at Mass General Hospital.Dr. Laura Need, MD is a Pediatrician in Cambridge, MA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Need currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center and Boston Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Need received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Need's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Need is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Yogman Pediatric Associates PC
    575 Mount Auburn St Ste 202, Cambridge, MA 02138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 499-5595
  2. 2 MT Auburn Hospital Dept of Psychiatry
    330 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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  3. 3 CHP Lee Family Practice
    11 Quarry Hill Rd, Lee, MA 01238
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 243-0536
  4. 4 CHP Berkshire Pediatrics
    777 North St Ste 305, Pittsfield, MA 01201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 499-8531

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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1990
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mass General Hospital
    1993
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Need, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Need's profile.

Dr. Laura Need, MD is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center and Boston Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laura Need, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Berkshire Medical Center

    725 North St, Pittsfield, MA

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA