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UPMC Children’s Specialty Services Expands in Chambersburg

UPMC Children’s Specialty Services is expanding its services and has moved to a new location in Chambersburg, Pa. Located at 825 5th Ave, Suite 204, Chambersburg, this new location offers convenient access to nationally ranked pediatric care to area residents.

“This expansion of services in Franklin County is another example of UPMC’s dedication to providing highly specialized services for an exceptional patient and family experience,” said Abby Flanders, executive administrator, Pediatric and Neonatology Services, UPMC in Central Pa. “Children deserve access to care that is suited to their needs. We’re grateful to be able to make world-class pediatric services available to families in Chambersburg”.

Providers who will see patients at the new location are:

  • Amy Burns, MD, pediatric urology
  • Muhammad Qureshi, MD, pediatric gastroenterology
  • Dorothy Rocourt, MD, pediatric surgery
  • Gull Zareen Sial, MD, pediatric neurology (Starting in October 2024)

The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From regular checkups to highly specialized procedures and the unexpected emergencies, UPMC Children’s in Central Pa. can treat your child – from head to toe – and close to home. For more information, please call 717-988-0090 or visit UPMC.com/CentralPaPediatrics.

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