Dr. Clara A. Callahan MD
Hospitalist
Jef Faculty Peds And Dupont Childrens Hlth Prog 833 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Clara Callahan is a hospitalist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Callahan specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Callahan manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Callahan works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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