Dr. Sharon M Elvey M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
2129 W Oregon Ave First Floor Philadelphia PA, 19145About
Dr. Sharon Elvey is an adolescent specialist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Elvey works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Elvey treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1978
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Pain
- Tonsillitis
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