Dr. Joan Balaban MD
Pediatrician
6910 Wissahickon Ave Philadelphia PA, 19119About
Dr. Joan Balaban is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Balaban is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Balaban 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. Balaban can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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