Dr. Karin Plummer Potoka MD
Pediatrician
4401 Penn Ave Children's Hospital Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Karin Potoka is a pediatrician practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Potoka is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Potoka 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. Potoka can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2008
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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