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Dr. Minela Fernandez MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
Dept Of Pediatrics Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr 6900 Georgia Ave, Nw Washington DC, 20307About
Dr. Minela Fernandez is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Fernandez 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.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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- Dr. Laurie Susan Conklin M.D.111 Michigan Ave Nw Washington DC 20010
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