Dr. Akihiro Asai M.D., PH.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
3959 Broadway New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Akihiro Asai is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Asai 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.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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