Overview
Kelly Cessna, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in general pediatrics. Her patients range in age from newborns to young adults, though she has a particular interest in adolescents’ emotional health. She and her team prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and provide services like:|• Annual checkups and well-child visits|• Guidance through developmental stages|• Recommended immunizations|• Physical exams — for school, college, sports, camp and employment|• Sick care when illness strikes|• Follow-up care|• Chronic disease management (such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, congenital heart problems and other chronic health conditions)|• Access to resources for mental and behavioral healthcare|• Reproductive health and sex education|• Referrals to specialists, if needed|Dr. Cessna enjoys seeing her pediatric patients grow, physically, mentally and emotionally. “I’m inspired by the transition my patients go through from being taken care of to learning to care and advocate for themselves,” she says. “It’s really remarkable to watch as kids turn into young adults who take ownership of their bodies and the care they need.”|Dr. Cessna received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and her residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.|A PA native and resident of State College, Dr. Cessna enjoys spending her free time with her husband, sons and family dog. She likes exercising, being outdoors and traveling.
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Locations
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
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