Dr. Howard L Wolfinger M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
4355 Ruffin Rd San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Howard Wolfinger is a child neurologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Wolfinger specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Wolfinger is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
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