Dr. Mary ellen Defranco M.D.
Pediatrician
316 Washington Blvd Bangor PA, 18013About
Dr. Mary ellen Defranco is a pediatrician practicing in Bangor, PA. Dr. Defranco is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Defranco 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. Defranco can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo (Uasd) MD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Croup
- Conjunctivitis
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