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Dr. Alan Silken, MD

Pediatrics*
3.5 (6)
Map Pin Small Norwood, MA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alan Silken, MD

Dr. Alan Silken, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Norwood, MA. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. They graduated from yale University and is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Milford Regional Medical Center and Norwood Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Silken an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Silken works at Practice in Norwood, MA with other offices in Newton, MA and Newton Lower Falls, MA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Silken's Office Locations

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    825 Washington St Ste 200, Norwood, MA 02062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 243-6585
  2. 2
    Dr Kristen Lindgren
    193 Oak St Ste 1, Newton, MA 02464 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 769-6654
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    2014 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 243-6585
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    825 Washington St Ste 265, Norwood, MA 02062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 769-6654

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  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
  • Milford Regional Medical Center
  • Norwood Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    • 50 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1780666792
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • yale University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics
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    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Silken. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Silken.

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