Dr. Riffat Iftekhar M.D.
Pediatrician
2500 W Reynolds St Pontiac IL, 61764About
Dr. Riffat Iftekhar is a pediatrician practicing in Pontiac, IL. Dr. Iftekhar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Iftekhar 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. Iftekhar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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