Dr. Laura E Murphy MD
Pediatrician
35 Hope Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Laura Murphy is a pediatrician practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Murphy is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Murphy diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Murphy can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1994
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Acid Reflux
- Epilepsy
- Constipation
- Learning Disabilities
- Birth Defects
- Malnutrition
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