Dr. Jeffrey Hom MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
101 NICHOLLS ROAD STONY BROOK NY, 11790About
Dr. Jeffrey Hom is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Hom specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1993
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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