Catherine L. Urban, MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
101 Nicolls Rd Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Catherine Urban is a pediatrician practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Urban is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Urban 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. Urban can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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