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Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD

Pediatrics* Age 51
Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD is a Pediatrician in Newington, CT.
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Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD

Pediatrics* Age 51
Newington, CT
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD is a Pediatrician in Newington, CT.

About

Dr. Desanto graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD is a Pediatrician in Newington, CT and has 26 years experience. Dr. Desanto currently practices at ProHealth Physicians, Newington Pediatrics and are affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center-Hartford. Dr. Desanto has experience treating conditions like Mild Asthma and Fever among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desanto received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Desanto's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desanto is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Mild Asthma
Fever
Immunization Administration
Mild Asthma
Fever
Immunization Administration
Mild Asthma
Fever
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Wellness Examination
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bedwetting
Constipation
Diaper Rash
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Strep Throat
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Asthma
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Balanoposthitis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Down Syndrome
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Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Sweating
Fever-Induced Seizure
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Growth Delay
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hives
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Hydrocele
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mononucleosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Newborn Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Scarlet Fever
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BlueCare - CT HMO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
    Century Preferred-CT PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Open Access Plus
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO

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5.0
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Dec 31, 2024
We love De. DeSanto and speak highly of him to anyone who asks.
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desanto's profile.

Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center-Hartford.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Desanto, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center-Hartford

    282 Washington St, Hartford, CT