Dr. Michelle A Cretella MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
823 Main St Hope Valley RI, 02832Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Michelle Cretella is an adolescent specialist practicing in East Lyme, CT. Dr. Cretella 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. Cretella 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
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 131 Boston Post Rd
131 Boston Post Rd -East Lyme, CT 06333Get Direction
Practice At 823 Main St
823 Main St -Hope Valley, RI 02832Get Direction
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