Dr. Jeffrey C Silverstein M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
155 Merrick Ave Merrick NY, 11566About
Dr. Jeffrey Silverstein is an adolescent specialist practicing in Merrick, NY. Dr. Silverstein works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Silverstein treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1987
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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