Elissa Marguerite Downs MD MPH
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
2512 S 7TH ST MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55454About
Dr. Elissa Downs is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Dr. Downs 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.
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