Mrs. Kusum Jethwa, MD
Pediatrician
117 Westfield Ave Elizabeth NJ, 07208About
Dr. Kusum Jethwa is a pediatrician practicing in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. Jethwa is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Jethwa 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. Jethwa can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Education and Training
MD in India
M P Shah Med Coll, Saurashtra Univ, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India 1967
N H L Municipal Med College Gujarat University 1970
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Obesity
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Fungal Infection
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Head Lice
- Scabies
- Ringworm
- Conjunctivitis
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Kusum Jethwa received her medical degree in 1952 from M.P. Shah Medical College in India. She then relocated to the United States to receive training at Jersey City Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Jethwa maintains professional memberships with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Union County Medical Society. She is a highly-trained and qualified pediatrician who has been practicing for more than 41 years and is currently serving patients at her private practice located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Furthermore, she is on staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and at Trinitas Medical Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Pediatricians, like Dr. Jethwa, are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children’s diseases and injuries. They examine children regularly to assess their growth and development, as well as treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns. Dr. Jethwa attributes her success to her hard work and her desire to help individuals in need.
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