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Philip Guzzetta, MD111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20010 map
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Children's Hospital111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20010 map
Dr. Philip Guzzetta is a pediatric surgeon in Washington, DC. He specializes in a wide range of surgeries for children, treating conditions like hernias or birth defects.
Philip Guzzetta, MD
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Philip C. Guzzetta is accepting new patients at this office.
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Address
111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Office Details
Children's Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Philip C. Guzzetta is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20010-2916
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Philip Guzzetta graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1972.
Dr. Guzzetta has two offices in Washington DC where he specializes in Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery and Pediatrics.
Specialties
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Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgeons are to children what general surgeons are to adults, performing a wide range of surgeries on the organs and structures of the abdomen. Because children are still maturing and growing, their surgical needs are much different from that of an adult. Dr. Guzzetta has been specifically trained to take these and other factors into account when planning for and performing pediatric surgeries.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Washington DC, Dr. Guzzetta performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Guzzetta may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Pediatrics
Pediatricians like Dr. Guzzetta are physicians who specialize in treating children of all ages, providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children & adolescents. Pediatricians serve as primary care providers, being the first point of contact when a patient is sick. Dr. Guzzetta is trained to provide well-rounded medical care for children of all ages, working closely with the patient's parents & family to ensure that the child is developing & maturing properly.
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
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