Dr. Anna-maria Dacosta MD
Pediatrician
5003 Umbria St Philadelphia PA, 19128About
Dr. Anna-maria Dacosta is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Dacosta is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dacosta 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. Dacosta can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Gastroenteritis
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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