Dr. Deepika Kakkera MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
5454 Hohman Ave Hammond IN, 46320About
Dr. Deepika Kakkera is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Hammond, IN. Dr. Kakkera 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.
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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