Dr. Alla M Shenkman MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
596 Jericho Turnpike Syosset NY, 11791About
Dr. Alla Shenkman is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Syosset, NY. Dr. Shenkman specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Grodno State Medical University 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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- Dr. Jeffrey Alan Schor M.D.596 Jericho Tpke Syosset NY 11791
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