Dr. Barbara L. Tenney M.D.
Pediatrician
200 Pine Brook Pl Suite 5 Orwigsburg PA, 17961About
Dr. Barbara Tenney is a pediatrician practicing in Orwigsburg, PA. Dr. Tenney is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Tenney 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. Tenney can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1971
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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