Dr. Peter Vaccaro M.D.
Pediatrician
15012 14th Ave 201 Whitestone NY, 11357About
Dr. Peter Vaccaro is a pediatrician practicing in Whitestone, NY. Dr. Vaccaro is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Vaccaro 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. Vaccaro can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Croup
- Strep Throat
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