Dr. Robert J Cornfeld MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
Building 9040 Fitzsimmons Drive Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Robert Cornfeld is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Cornfeld 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.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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