Dr. Melvyn Jeffrey Schaff M.D.
Pediatrician
2127 Crompond Rd Suite 200 Cortlandt Manor NY, 10567About
Dr. Melvyn Schaff is a pediatrician practicing in Cortlandt Manor, NY. Dr. Schaff is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Schaff 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. Schaff can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1977
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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