Dr. Kavita Piyush Thakkar MD
Pediatrician
3705 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Kavita Thakkar is a pediatrician practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Thakkar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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