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Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD

Critical Care Medicine
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35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD

Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Salem Hospital and Winchester Hospital.

Dr. Saukkonen works at Newton-Wellesley Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Boston, MA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Saukkonen's Office Locations

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    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Intensive Care Unit
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-1721
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    About Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD

    Specialties
    • Critical Care Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1235112277
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    • THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
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    Dr. Saukkonen has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

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    Dr. Saukkonen works at Newton-Wellesley Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Boston, MA. View the full address on Dr. Saukkonen’s profile.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Saukkonen. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Saukkonen.

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