Dr. Jennifer Vittorio M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Washington DC, 20007About
Dr. Jennifer Vittorio is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Vittorio specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hepatitis
- Birth Defects
- Biliary Atresia
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