Dr. Susan L Pakula M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1 Commerce St Pediatrics Lincoln RI, 02865About
Dr. Susan Pakula is an adolescent specialist practicing in Lincoln, RI. Dr. Pakula works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Pakula treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1976
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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