Dr. Kristina Piastro M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
47 New Scotland Ave Department Of Otolar Albany NY, 12208About
Dr. Kristina Piastro is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Piastro specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
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