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Dr. Kara Somers, MD

Pediatrics* Age 61
Dr. Kara Somers, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Kara Somers, MD

Pediatrics* Age 61
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Kara Somers, MD works in Richmond, VA as a Pediatrics Specialist and has 36 years experience.

They are board certified in Pediatrics and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Somers completed a residency at McV Pediatric Residency Program. At present, Dr. Somers has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Somers practices at Practice in Richmond, VA and has additional offices in Midlothian, VA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Children's Hospital of Richmond At Vcu
    1000 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
  2. 2 Bon Secours St. Francis Family Medicine Center
    13540 HULL STREET RD, Midlothian, VA 23112

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Jul 23, 2018
Awesome Dr, has seen both of my daughters, one for all her life. Highly recommend her to anyone.
Harbison in Crewe, VA — Jul 23, 2018
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • McV Pediatric Internship Program
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McV Pediatric Residency Program
    1991
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Kara Somers, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Somers accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Somers accepts here.

Dr. Somers has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Somers is board certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Somers has been practicing as a Pediatrics Specialist for 36 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

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