Dr. John Edward Fortunato MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
225 E CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO IL, 60611About
Dr. John Fortunato is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Fortunato specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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