Dr. Usha Avva, M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
160 N MIDLAND AVE NYACK NY, 10960About
Dr. Usha Avva is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Hackensack, NJ. Dr. Avva specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India 1987
Kakatiya Medical College
Osmania Medical College 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fever
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
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