Michelle A. Cretella, MD

Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician

Dr. Michelle A. Cretella is an Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician in East Lyme, CT with special training and skill in helping teens and young adults with their complex physical, emotional, and behavioral health. As an Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician, Michelle A. Cretella, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting patients older than 11 and younger than 21. Adolescent Pediatric Medicine is a medical specialty focusing on patient's who are in the adolescent period of development. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Adolescent Medicine Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, asthma, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), pregnancy and contraception, food allergies and intolerances, acne, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, giving vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to other medical specialists as needed.

A pediatrician who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.

Pediatrician

Dr. Michelle A. Cretella is a Pediatrician in East Lyme, CT with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Michelle A. Cretella, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.