Dr. Meena Thayu M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
34th & Civic Center Blvd. Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Meena Thayu is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Thayu 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.
Education and Training
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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