Melvin Featherstone
Pediatrician
8900 Van Wyck Expy Richmond Hill NY, 11418About
Dr. Melvin Featherstone is a pediatrician practicing in Richmond Hill, NY. Dr. Featherstone is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Featherstone diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Featherstone can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1974
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Jaundice
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