Dr. Christopher Joseph Salvo M.D.
Pediatrician
107 Commercial St. Mashpee MA, 02649About
Dr. Christopher Salvo is a pediatrician practicing in Mashpee, MA. Dr. Salvo is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Salvo 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. Salvo can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1957
Tufts University School of Medicine 1957
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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