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    Efrat Lelkes, MD

    Palliative Care
    (800) 416-4441

    Primary Office

    ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Hospital, Delaware ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Hospital, Delaware 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803
    Appointment: (800) 416-4441

    Education & Training

    Fellowship

    • Hospice & Palliative Medicine - University of Washington, 2017
    • Pediatric Critical Care - University of California at SF School of Medicine, 2013

    Internship

    • Pediatrics - General - University of Chicago Comer Childrens Hospital, 2007

    Residency

    • Pediatrics - General - University of Chicago Medical Center, 2009

    Medical/Dental School

    • MD - University of Wisconsin, 2006

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Pediatrics/Hospice & Palliative Medicine

    • English