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Dr. Alan M Leichtner MD, Gastroenterologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Alan M Leichtner MD

Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology

4/5(2)
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Alan Leichtner is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Leichtner 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.

Education and Training

Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1977

Harvard Medical School 1977

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2011 Boston Super Doctors 
  • American Heart Assn  Clinician-Scientist Award 
  • Children'S Hospital 1993 Rotch Service Award 
  • American Academy of Pediatrics  Murray Davidson Award 
  • NASPGHAN 2012 Distinguished Service Award 

Treatments

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac Disease, Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines)
  • Celiac Disease

Fellowships

  • Gastroenterology - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA    1983
  • Children's Hospital, Boston, Fellow:Ped Gastroenterology    1980

Dr. Alan M Leichtner MD's Practice location

Practice At 300 Longwood Ave

300 Longwood Ave -
Boston, MA 02115
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New patients: 617-355-7704, 617-355-2946
Fax: 617-730-0496, 617-730-0298

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Dr. Alan M Leichtner MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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