Dr. Loretta A. Dandrea M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
3901 S Atherton St Suite 5 State College PA, 16801About
Dr. Loretta Dandrea is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in State College, PA. Dr. Dandrea specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
University of Florida College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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