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Debra Etelson, MD

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Gender Female
Board certification

Pediatrics

Medical School New York Medical College
Residency Residency, Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
Memberships

Member, Westchester County Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Member, New Rochelle School District Committee on Special Education

Member, American Academy of Pediatrics

Group White Plains Hospital Physician Associates
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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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