Dr. John R Hertenstein M.D.
Pediatrician
9051 N E 81st Terr Suite 100 Kansas City MO, 64158About
Dr. John Hertenstein is a pediatrician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Hertenstein is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hertenstein 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. Hertenstein can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1976
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Cellulitis
- Croup
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