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Education

University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Additional Training

Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa.

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

Year Appointed

1996

Special Interests

Newborn and infant care
Breast-feeding
Behavior
Development

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