Dr. Dean Richard Focht M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
Geisinger Medical Center Peds Gi 100 N. Academy Ave. Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Dean Focht is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Focht 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- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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