Dr. Glenn Howard Pisk M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
2129 W Oregon Ave First Floor Philadelphia PA, 19145About
Dr. Glenn Pisk is an adolescent specialist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Pisk 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. Pisk 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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