Dr. Jennifer Desante MD
Pediatrician
34th St. & Civic Center Blvd The Children's Hospi Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Jennifer Desante is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Desante is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Desante 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. Desante can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2009
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Jennifer Desante MD's Practice location
Dr. Jennifer Desante MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Impetigo: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Home Remedies
What is impetigo?Impetigo is also known as "school sores". It is a common bacterial skin infection that occurs in infants and young children, especially preschoolers. Although it is common among children, adults can get impetigo, too.The two types of bacteria that can cause impetigo...
- Is Your Poop Healthy?
Have you ever given a glance at your poop before flushing it? Probably, not! We mostly do it every day, but never realize that the look and color of our poop can indicate a lot of things about our health. Yes! Our pooping habits can tell a lot about whether we are leading a healthy lifestyle or not....
- Why Do Some Vaccines Have to Be Injected Twice?
What is active immunity?...
- Does My Baby Have Acid Reflux?
Spit out what they have just been fed; this is known as reflux or posseting. This is not vomiting. It is important to learn the difference between vomiting and reflux. In vomiting, the muscles contract to forcefully expel the contents of the stomach, whereas in reflux, it is a spontaneous expulsion...
- Autism: The Early Signs and Symptoms
Social DifficultiesSocial disconnection is one of the most obvious signs of autism. Children with autism may appear uninterested, or unable to communicate and connect to the social world. Children with autism may not respond to their name being called, and may seem very distant. This is because they...
- What Is Cyanosis and Why Does It Occur?
IntroductionCyanosis is the medical term for a bluish discoloration of the skin, nails, toes, and mucous membranes. It is generally caused by low levels of oxygen in the blood. Normally, blood appears bright red when it is fully oxygenated. However, when blood does not have enough oxygen, it turns...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Shea A Cronley MD1233 Locust St Philadelphia PA 19107
- Dr. Katie Hoeveler MD1062 E. LANCASTER AVENUE BRYN MAWR PA 19010
- Dr. Brian D. Hanna M.D.3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Dr. Vedat Obuz MD292 Melrose Ave Merion Station PA 19066
- Dr. Atu Agawu M.D. M.P.H3401 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA 19104
- Mrs. Uma Kamineni M.D.67 Walnut St Woodbury NJ 08096