Dr. Elena Jean Lewis MD
Pediatrician
2680 W Centre Ave Portage MI, 49024About
Dr. Elena Lewis is a pediatrician practicing in Portage, MI. Dr. Lewis is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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