Dr. Chrysanthe Petras MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
175 FULTON AVE STE 100 HEMPSTEAD NY, 11550About
Dr. Chrysanthe Petras is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Mineola, NY. Dr. Petras specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1991
MT SINAI SCH OF MED OF NY UNIV 1991
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1992
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Concussion
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Strep Throat
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