Dr. Mary Pat Francisco MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
105 W Stone Dr Suite 2a Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Mary Francisco is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Francisco 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.
Education and Training
E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn 1988
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