Dr. David H Perlmutter MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
3705 5th Ave Room 3200dw Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. David Perlmutter is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Perlmutter 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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