Dr. Gerald B Rakos MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
30 Shelburne Rd Stamford CT, 06902About
Dr. Gerald Rakos is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Stamford, CT. Dr. Rakos cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1980
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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