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Pasquale Fugazzotto, M.D.
Pediatrician

In the years that you have been practicing, how have children changed?
"They seem to be more knowledgeable now, more in tune with what's going on in their surroundings. And they are certainly much more verbal. The TV has certainly influenced them, computers, the Internet. They are also a bit more friendly and more comfortable talking to doctors and people older than they are."

Are the ailments the same?
"I'm treating more emotional problems now than 30 years ago, but the illnesses are the same. The emotions are different because television, literature, books, magazines keep children much more in tune with our society-for the good or the bad."

What's the most important advice you can give to moms and dads?
"Parents have to be benevolent, but continue to discipline and set boundaries for children."

What's a first visit like for a parent and child?
"I try to make children comfortable-that's the first thing. I play with them for a while, make faces, strange noises. And then I try to make the parents more comfortable."

What's your philosophy on well visits?
"They are probably more important than sick visits. This is where we can prevent illness. We also encourage phone calls. Our staff members have had many years of experience-medically and with their own children. A phone call to them saves you and them time, and many issues can be taken care of by phone."

What do you do for fun?
I hunt and fish in the western U.S. and Alaska. I have driven back and forth cross-country, from Allentown to Alaska, several times. I've also traveled to Italy, Germany, Greece, Turkey, England and Iceland."

Medical Background

Education:
Doctor of Medicine, 1958, Albany Medical College, N.Y.
Bachelor of Science, Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.

Residency:
Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Certification:
Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics

Professional Experience:
Senior Partner, ABC Family Pediatricians
Captain, Medical Corp U.S. Army Pediatric Division

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