Dr. Lucia Caruana, MD
Pediatrician
704 Palisade Ave Teaneck NJ, 07666About
Dr. Lucia Caruana is a pediatrician practicing in Teaneck, NJ. Dr. Caruana is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Caruana diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Caruana can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1989
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. Lucia Caruana, MD's Expert Contributions
What is the best children's medicine for sore throat?
Hi, The best medication to give a 5 year old who is complaining of a sore throat is Tylenol or Motrin. If the pain does not subside after 24 hours, she should be examined by a pediatrician so that the cause of the sore throat can be determined. I hope she feels better soon. READ MORE
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Tonsillitis
- Croup
- Conjunctivitis
- Strep Throat
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