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Dr. Elita G. Balakrishnan MD
Pediatrician
234 E 149th St Bronx NY, 10451About
Dr. Elita Balakrishnan is a pediatrician practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Balakrishnan is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Balakrishnan diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Balakrishnan can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1960
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Fever
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Gastroenteritis
- Cellulitis
Dr. Elita G. Balakrishnan MD's Practice location
Practice At 234 E 149th St
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Tanya Trippett MD1275 York Avenue New York New York 10065
- Dr. Zahida Khan MD132 WILSON AVE BROOKLYN NY 11237
- Dr. Ramon E. Ferrand MD600 W 150th St New York New York 10034
Nearest Hospitals
LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTERl
234 EAST 149TH STREET BRONX NY 10451HARLEM HOSPITAL CENTERl
506 LENOX AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10037