Dr. Alan Bruce Litwak M.D.
Pediatrician
12 S 8TH ST YAKIMA WA, 98901About
Dr. Alan Litwak is a pediatrician practicing in YAKIMA, WA. Dr. Litwak is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Litwak 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. Litwak can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Universidad Cetec,Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 1981
C.E.T.E.C. University School of Med-Santo Domingo 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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