Dr. Meenakshi Rao MD, PHD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Meenakshi Rao is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Rao 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.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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