Dr. Barbara L Seifert MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
285 Middle Country Rd Suite Ll-2 Smithtown NY, 11787About
Dr. Barbara Seifert is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Smithtown, NY. Dr. Seifert specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Facultad de Medicina 1983
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Pain
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