Dr. Peter J Di rocco M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1319 Punahou St Honolulu HI, 96826About
Dr. Peter Di rocco is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Di rocco specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 2007
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