Dr. Alexandra Taffany MD
Pediatrician
700 MCCLELLAN ST SCHENECTADY NY, 12304About
Dr. Alexandra Taffany is a pediatrician practicing in SCHENECTADY, NY. Dr. Taffany is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Taffany 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. Taffany can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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