Dr. Alfred Carlson MD
Pediatrician
420 W Township Line Rd Havertown PA, 19083About
Dr. Alfred Carlson is a pediatrician practicing in Havertown, PA. Dr. Carlson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1965
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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