Dr. Richard K Sheehan MD
Pediatrician
90 Presidential Plz 3rd Floor Syracuse NY, 13202About
Dr. Richard Sheehan is a pediatrician practicing in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Sheehan is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sheehan 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. Sheehan can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1958
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1958
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Allergy and Immunology
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