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Dr. Elka E. Jacobson MD, Endocronologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Elka E. Jacobson MD

Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology

5/5(14)
445 Lenox Road Box 49 Suny Downstate Medic Brooklyn NY, 11203
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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.

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 16 years of experience

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445 Lenox Road Box 49 Suny Downstate Medic -
Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Dr. Elka E. Jacobson MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocronologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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