Dr. Colleen Helen Cotton M.D.
Pediatrician
3601 A St Philadelphia PA, 19134About
Dr. Colleen Cotton is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Cotton is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cotton 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. Cotton can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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