Dr. Elka E. Jacobson MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
445 Lenox Road Box 49 Suny Downstate Medic Brooklyn NY, 11203About
Dr. Elka Jacobson is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Jacobson specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
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