Dr. Sandra I Escalera MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
800 Howard Ave Yale Physicians Buil New Haven CT, 06519About
Dr. Sandra Escalera is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Escalera 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
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Pain
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