Dr. Jennifer Pettiford Alexander M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
3601 A St Philadelphia PA, 19134About
Dr. Jennifer Alexander is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Alexander cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
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