Mrs. Ujwala P Puranik M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
546 S Broad St Unit 2 E Meriden CT, 06450About
Dr. Ujwala Puranik is an adolescent specialist practicing in Meriden, CT. Dr. Puranik works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Puranik treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1973
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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