Dr. Brent James O'connell M.D.
Pediatrician
1956 Christopher Pl Harrisburg PA, 17110About
Dr. Brent O'connell is a pediatrician practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. O'connell is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. O'connell 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. O'connell can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1967
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1967
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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