Dr. Michelle Tara Rook M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Michelle Rook is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rook specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
St George',s University MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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