Dr. Anastasia Rigas M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
18 Blueberry Ridge Rd East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Anastasia Rigas is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Rigas 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.
Education and Training
University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science
University of Athens School of Health Sciences 1978
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