Dr. Rita Gilman Harper MD
Pediatrician
3302 168th St Flushing NY, 11358About
Dr. Rita Harper is a pediatrician practicing in Flushing, NY. Dr. Harper is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Harper 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. Harper can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1962
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Zinc supplementation in oral rehydration solutions: experimental assessment and mechanisms of action.
- Theophylline alters neutrophil function in preterm infants.
- Effect of gestational age on cord blood plasma copper, zinc, magnesium and albumin.
- Gum arabic (GA) modifies paracellular water and electrolyte transport in the small intestine.
- Newborn brain infarction: clinical aspects and magnetic resonance imaging.
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