Dr. Howard Jorge Balbi MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
655 Deer Park Ave Babylon NY, 11702About
Dr. Howard Balbi is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Babylon, NY. Dr. Balbi specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Univ Central Del Este (Uce)- Esc De Med- San Pedro De MacOris 1981
Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Facultad de Medicina 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fever
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Lyme Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Cellulitis
- Meningitis
- Cold Sores
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