Dr. Patricia K Mccarthy MD
Pediatrician
300 Bay Shore Rd North Babylon NY, 11703About
Dr. Patricia Mccarthy is a pediatrician practicing in North Babylon, NY. Dr. Mccarthy is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mccarthy 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. Mccarthy can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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