Dr. Prashanth Porayette MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
301 N 8th St Suite Pav 4a Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Prashanth Porayette is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Porayette 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.
Education and Training
Pramukhswami Medical College 2003
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- Constipation
- Pain
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