Dr. Leonard John Pittala DO
Pediatrician
2700 Clay Edwards Dr Suite 500 Kansas City MO, 64116About
Dr. Leonard Pittala is a pediatrician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Pittala is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pittala 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. Pittala can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1979
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences 1979
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye
- Fever
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Croup
- Conjunctivitis
- Jaundice
- Strep Throat
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