Dr. Debra Kay Filardo M.D.
Pediatrician
1180 Hope St Bristol RI, 02809About
Dr. Debra Filardo is a pediatrician practicing in Bristol, RI. Dr. Filardo is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Filardo 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. Filardo can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sleep Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Menstrual Cramps
- Strep Throat
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