Dr. Ruby Mehta MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
50 N Dunlap St Memphis TN, 38103About
Dr. Ruby Mehta is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Mehta specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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