Andrea Loeffert D.O.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
500 University Dr Mch085 Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Andrea Loeffert is a child neurologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Loeffert specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Loeffert is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
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