Mrs. Amy J Leifheit MD
Pediatrician
2160 South First Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Amy Leifheit is a pediatrician practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Leifheit is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Leifheit 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. Leifheit can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
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