Dr. Radhika Purushothaman MD,MPH
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
747 52nd St Children's Hospital Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Radhika Purushothaman is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Purushothaman specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
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