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Santisree Tanikella M.D.
Pediatrician
4203 HOSPITAL RD. COAL TOWNSHIP PA, 17866About
Dr. Santisree Tanikella is board-certified in Pediatrics and Integrative Medicine and currently practices General Pediatrics and Pediatric Integrative Medicine in Pennsylvania. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Tanikella diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 18. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Tanikella can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of her patients. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and enjoys working with medical students, advanced practitioner students, and residents. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her residency training in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. She went on to complete fellowship training in Integrative Medicine at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. She has an interest in Mind-Body Medicine, and is fascinated by the impact that one’s personal beliefs have on their physical and emotional health. She has a special interest in health care provider wellness and finds meaning in helping others discover joy and purpose in their careers and personal lives.
Education and Training
Drexel University MD 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sofia Abraham-Hardee D.OGeisinger Medical Center Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Richard L. Lambert M.D.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Sally Jo Ferguson-avery MD3057 N Susquehanna Trl Shamokin Dam PA 17876
- Dr. Tapash K. Sengupta M.D.2407 Reichart Rd Bloomsburg PA 17815
- Dr. Stacey A. Cummings MD16 WOODBINE LN DANVILLE PA 17821
- Dr. Naomi Elaine Scearce M.D.313 W. Main St Valley View PA 17983
Nearest Hospitals
GEISINGER - BLOOMSBURG HOSPITALl
549 EAST FAIR STREET BLOOMSBURG PA 17815GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTERl
100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE DANVILLE PA 17822SUNBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
350 NORTH 11TH STREET SUNBURY PA 17801