Dr. Richard J Degroote M.D.
Pediatrician
300 2nd Ave Long Branch NJ, 07740About
Dr. Richard Degroote is a pediatrician practicing in Long Branch, NJ. Dr. Degroote is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Degroote 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. Degroote can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1973
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Fever
- Epilepsy
- Cellulitis
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