Debra Etelson, MD
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Practice location
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Languages | English |
| Board certification | Pediatrics |
| Medical School | New York Medical College |
| Residency | Residency, Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center |
| Memberships | American Academy of Pediatrics, New Rochelle School District Committee on Special Education, Westchester County Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation |
| Group | White Plains Hospital Physician Associates |
| Accepted insurance | View accepted health insurance plans |
About
Dr. Debra Etelson is a board-certified pediatrician who provides primary care to children and teenagers, with extensive experience in chronic conditions including asthma, allergies, food restrictions, diabetes and obesity.
Dr. Etelson received her medical degree from New York Medical College, and completed her residency in Pediatrics at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. She was an Attending Physician at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital for 10 years
Prior to joining WPHPA, Dr. Etelson was a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of Southern Westchester, PC.
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