Dr. Philip Larussa MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
3959 Broadway New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Philip Larussa is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Larussa specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1977
University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences
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