Dr. Niharika Samtani-gaffney MD
Pediatrician
3415 Bainbridge Ave Bronx NY, 10467About
Dr. Niharika Samtani-gaffney is a pediatrician practicing in BETHESDA, MD. Dr. Samtani-gaffney is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Samtani-gaffney 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. Samtani-gaffney can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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