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Dr. Russell J. Schiff M.D.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
43 Crossways Park Drive West Woodbury NY, 11797About
Dr. Russell Schiff is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Mineola, NY. Dr. Schiff specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 1981
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1980
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
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