Dr. Gerald P. Berkowitz MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
1500 Matthews Township Pkwy Matthews NC, 28105About
Dr. Gerald Berkowitz is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Matthews, NC. Dr. Berkowitz 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1974
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Birth Defects
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