Eleanor - Irene Bucu, MD
My specialties:
- Pediatrics
Professional interests:
- Preventive Health Services
- Child Health
- Developmental disabilities
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician specializing in pediatrics. My professional interests include preventive health care, children with special health care needs and developmental problems. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Marikina City, Philippines
Best part of my work: Watching my patients grow up from infants to toddlers, to children and then adolescents.
Why I became a pediatrician: I enjoy working with children and keeping them healthy.
How I spend my free time: Spending time with my family.
Favorite health tip: Be safe.
Practice philosophy: Do the best you can. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Pediatrics
Personal interests
- Family activities
- Reading
Educational institutions
- University of Philippines College of Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Philippine-Minnesotan Medican Association
Residencies
- Pennsylvania State University
Years of experience
- 27
Additional languages spoken
- Filipino
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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