Dr. Krissa J. George, MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
5501 Old York Rd Albert Einstein Medi Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Krissa George is an adolescent specialist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. George works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. George treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
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