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Dr. Abhishek Makkar MD
Pediatrician
300 HALKET ST PITTSBURGH PA, 15213About
Dr. Abhishek Makkar is a pediatrician practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Makkar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Makkar 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. Makkar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Dr. Erik R Su MD3705 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Alejandro Hoberman MD3414 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA 15213
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409 SOUTH SECOND STREET HARRISBURG PA 17105HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITALl
503 NORTH 21ST STREET CAMP HILL PA 17011UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl
300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDEl
200 LOTHROP STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213