Dr. Philip Gail Itkin
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
328 W Main Lewisville TX, 75057About
Dr. Philip Itkin is an adolescent specialist practicing in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Itkin works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Itkin treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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