Laurel G. Yap, MD
Pediatrician
3001 S Hanover St Suite 211 Brooklyn MD, 21225About
Dr. Laurel Yap is a pediatrician practicing in Brooklyn, MD. Dr. Yap is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Yap 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. Yap can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1979
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Fever
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
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