Dr. Philip J Mcdonald MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
5301 F St #308 Sacramento CA, 95819About
Dr. Philip Mcdonald is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Mcdonald 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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