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Mrs. Lata R Shah MD FAAP
Pediatrician
1804 Oaktree Road Suite 2 Edison New Jersey, 08820About
Dr. Lata Shah is a pediatrician practicing in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shah 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. Shah can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Grant Medical College
Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1975
Grant Government Medical College 1975
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
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Mrs. Lata R Shah MD FAAP's Expert Contributions
Newborn constipation, what can I do?
Stimulate rectal area with little finger after putting gloves & some vaseline on little finger. READ MORE
My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?
No two babies are alike--your baby will develop at her own pace. READ MORE
Motion sickness in children?
Don't feed him before travel. Plan to start early morning READ MORE
My baby blinks excessively. What's wrong?
Consult an ophthalmologist to rule out foreign bodies. READ MORE
Are there any safe topical ointments to get rid of marks in kids?
Maybe cocoa butter. READ MORE
As my child grows, what should be her intake of milk?
About 16 oz a day. READ MORE
When is a good time to introduce regular milk for a baby?
At one year of age. READ MORE
Is the pneumococal vaccine really necessary?
Yes READ MORE
What causes hyperactivity in chidren?
Sugar READ MORE
What are harmful foods that can impact my child's learning?
Processed food, sugar, fried and fatty food. READ MORE
Why is my daughter having recurrent abdominal pain?
Either it's psychosomatic or she's trying to get attention. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Fever
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
What do you attribute your success to?
Listening to Patients and Parents, Sincerity, Promptness, Availability
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Nutan Shirish Nadkarni M.D.3826 Park Ave Edison NJ 08820
- Dr. Okechukwu P. Anene MD65 James St Edison NJ 08820
- Dr. Nimisha J Shukla M.D P.A1802, Oak Tree Rd. Edison NJ 08820
- Dr. Aijuan Wang MD2 Lincoln Highway Edison NJ 08820
- Dr. Vijaya Nimma M.D.6 NICHOLAS CT EDISON NJ 08820
- Dr. Heather A Jeney M.D.65 JAMES ST EDISON NJ 08820
Nearest Hospitals
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAYl
865 STONE ST RAHWAY NJ 7065JFK MEDICAL CTR - ANTHONY M. YELENCSICS COMMUNITYl
65 JAMES STREET EDISON NJ 8818