Dr. Patricia Herko MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
410 Lakeville Rd Suite 202 New Hyde Park NY, 11042About
Dr. Patricia Herko is an adolescent specialist practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Herko 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. Herko 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.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1980
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Flu
- Allergic Reaction
- Tonsillitis
- Food Allergies
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
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