Dr. Christopher M Desanto MD
Pediatrician
300 E Main St Suite 5 Smithtown NY, 11787About
Dr. Christopher Desanto is a pediatrician practicing in Smithtown, NY. Dr. Desanto is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Desanto 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. Desanto can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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State University of New York Health Science Ctr/Syracuse MD
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