Dr. Benjamin James Infantino MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
43 New Scotland Ave Albany NY, 12208About
Dr. Benjamin Infantino is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Infantino 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.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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