Dr. Diana S Balekian MD MPH
Pediatrician
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit St. Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Diana Balekian is a pediatrician practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Balekian is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Balekian 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. Balekian can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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