Dr. Blessy Methikalam MD
Pediatrician
131 E Chelten Ave Philadelphia PA, 19144About
Dr. Blessy Methikalam is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Methikalam is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Methikalam 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. Methikalam can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Howard University College of Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Dermatitis
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Contact Dermatitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Fungal Infection
- Ringworm
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