Dr. Allison Ford Messina M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
801 6th St S Dept 7810 Saint Petersburg FL, 33701About
Dr. Allison Messina is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Messina specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Kawasaki Disease
- Leukemia
- Osteomyelitis
- Cold Sores
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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