Dr. Pragyna Shankar-seetharam M.D.
Anesthesiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Anesthesiology
505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Pragyna Shankar-seetharam practices Pediatric Anesthesiology in San Francisco, CA. As a pediatric anesthesiologist, Dr. Shankar-seetharam treats children who have experienced an illness, injury, or disease that requires surgery or a procedure. Pediatric anesthesiologists are qualified to evaluate complex problems and plan a safe anesthetic for each child. Through special training and experience, pediatric anesthesiologists provide the safest care for infants and children undergoing anesthesia.
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