Dr. Pelen Tammy Wu MD
Pediatrician
4 Country Club Plaza Orinda CA, 94563About
Dr. Pelen Wu is a pediatrician practicing in Orinda, CA. Dr. Wu is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Wu 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. Wu can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 2000
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eating Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Plantar Wart
- Menstrual Cramps
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