Dr. Karen Phelan MD
Pediatrician
2780 Mcfarland Rd University Women & C Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Karen Phelan is a pediatrician practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Phelan is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Phelan 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. Phelan can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1982
PA STATE UNIV COLL OF MED 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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