
Dr. Helen M Pappa MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Helen Pappa is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Pappa specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael David Kappelman MD55 Fruit Street Yaw 6 Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Stacy A Kahn M.D.300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON MA 02115
- Dr. Menno Verhave MD300 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Elizabeth J Hait M.D.Childrens Hospital Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Susanna Huh MD300 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Rachel L Rosen MD300 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02115
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