Dr. Lisa Beth Handwerker M.D.?
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Dr. Lisa Beth Handwerker M.D.

Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine

150 E 45th St New York NY, 10017

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Dr. Lisa Handwerker is an adolescent specialist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Handwerker works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Handwerker treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Education and Training

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1975

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Dr. Lisa Beth Handwerker M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 150 E 45th St

150 E 45th St -
New York, NY 10017
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New patients: 212-949-4257, 212-949-4957
Fax: 212-986-9635

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