Dr. Leah Scherzer MD
Pediatrician
Erie Ave At Front St Philadelphia PA, 19134About
Dr. Leah Scherzer is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Scherzer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Scherzer 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. Scherzer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 2006
Brown Medical School
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Scabies
- Ringworm
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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