Dr. Gwen Erkonen, MD, MMedEd
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Gwen Erkonen is a pediatrician practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Erkonen is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Erkonen 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. Erkonen can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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