Dr. Chandran Paul Alexander MBBS,DCH, MD, MRCPCH
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Chandran Alexander is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Alexander 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
Christian Medical College 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Obesity
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Birth Defects
- Diarrhea
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Gas
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