Kelly Marie Summers ARNP
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
807 CHILDRENS WAY JACKSONVILLE FL, 32207About
Dr. Kelly Summers is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Dr. Summers 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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