Dr. Deanna Marie Behrens M.D.
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
840 S. WOOD CHICAGO IL, 60612About
Dr. Deanna Behrens is a pediatrician practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Behrens is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Behrens 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. Behrens can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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