Dr. Nicholas John Fustino M.D.
Pediatrician
1215 Pleasant St Suite 306 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Nicholas Fustino is a pediatrician practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Fustino is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fustino 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. Fustino can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 2008
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Brain Tumor
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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