Dr. Marcos Eleazar Alfie
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1945 Route 33 Neptune NJ, 07753About
Dr. Marcos Alfie is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Neptune, NJ. Dr. Alfie 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
Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Food Allergies
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