Dr. Michael Onofrio Petrella M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
255 Lafayette Ave Suffern NY, 10901About
Dr. Michael Petrella is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Suffern, NY. Dr. Petrella cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
St George',s University MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS-FELLOW
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
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