Richard L. Saphir Other, Pediatrician
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Richard L. Saphir

Pediatrician

55 East 87th Street Suite 1G New York New York, 10128
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About

Dr. Richard Saphir is a pediatrician practicing in New York, New York. Dr. Saphir is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Saphir 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. Saphir can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1958

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 66 years of experience
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Richard L. Saphir Other's Expert Contributions

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Professor in Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Medical Center -

Internships

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • New York Pediatric Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion for the Industry, Excellent Patient Care

Hobbies / Sports

  • Classical Music

Richard L. Saphir's Practice location

55 East 87th Street Suite 1G -
New York, New York 10128
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New patients: 212-722-4950
Fax: 212-987-1949

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