
Dr. Smita Awasthi MD
Dermatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dermatology
3301 C ST STE 1300 SACRAMENTO CA, 95816About
Dr. Smita Awasthi is a pediatric dermatologist practicing in SACRAMENTO, CA. Dr. Awasthi specializes in the skin care of children. Pediatric dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions that affect infants, children and teens. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Pediatric dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Awasthi diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Dr. Heidi Goodarzi M.D.3301 C St Sacramento CA 95816
- Dr. Anna M Juern M.D.3000 Q ST FL 3 SACRAMENTO CA 95816
- Tara Louise Powers PA-C1020 29TH ST SACRAMENTO CA 95816
- Paula A Camaren PA1020 29TH ST SACRAMENTO CA 95816
- Dr. Ann F Haas M.D.1020 29th St Sacramento CA 95816
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