Dr. Helen M Pappa MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1465 S GRAND BLVD ST. LOUIS MO, 63104About
Dr. Helen Pappa is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Pappa 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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University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science MD
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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