Dr. Laura Susan Swingle MD
Pediatrician
751 E 16TH ST BERWICK PA, 18603About
Dr. Laura Swingle is a pediatrician practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Swingle is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Swingle 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. Swingle can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Pennsylvania State Univ-Milton S Hershey Medical Center MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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