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Dr. Laura Michelle Gessman M.D.
Pediatrician
1930 S Broad St Unit 5 Philadelphia PA, 19145About
Dr. Laura Gessman is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Gessman is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Gessman 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. Gessman can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Malnutrition
- Tonsillitis
- Ringworm
- Strep Throat
Dr. Laura Michelle Gessman M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1930 S Broad St Unit 5
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Practice At 1900 South Broad Street 2nd Floor
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800 SPRUCE STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102