Dr. Kenneth H. Prushik M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
241 E Main St Huntington NY, 11743About
Dr. Kenneth Prushik is an adolescent specialist practicing in Huntington, NY. Dr. Prushik 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. Prushik 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.
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