
Alexa Deluca
Pediatrician
4262 OLD WILLIAM PENN HWY STE 208 MURRYSVILLE PA, 15668About
Dr. Alexa Deluca is a pediatrician practicing in MURRYSVILLE, PA. Dr. Deluca is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Deluca 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. Deluca can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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- Dr. Drew Thodeson MD4221 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15224
- Dr. Neeru Khanna M.D.4411 Stilley Rd Pittsburgh PA 15227
- Dr. Barbara Sewerin DO874 Butler St Pittsburgh PA 15223
- Dr. John Eisses M.D., PH.D.3708 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Edward Gotkiewicz MD603 Washington Rd Pittsburgh PA 15228
- Dr. Lucas J Godinez DO850 Clairton Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15236
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