Dr. Janice L Prontnicki MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
150 New Providence Rd Mountainside NJ, 07092About
Dr. Janice Prontnicki is a child neurologist practicing in Mountainside, NJ. Dr. Prontnicki specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Prontnicki is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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