
Dr. Michael Howard Geffner MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
2015 Galloping Hill Road K15-4-4335 Kenilworth NJ, 07033About
Dr. Michael Geffner is a child neurologist practicing in Kenilworth, NJ. Dr. Geffner specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Geffner is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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