Patricia J. Amato, M.D.
Specialty
Pediatrics
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Education
Medical College of Ohio
Toledo, OH
Residency
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis, MO
Hospitals
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Mercy Hospital South
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Professional Notes
Dr. Amato is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Washington University School of Medicine. Her special interest is breastfeeding.
Dr. Amato has been selected by her peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America ® from 2009 to 2020.
Articles written by Dr. Amato:
“Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Child”
“What you need to know about spring allergy season for your children”
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Personal Notes
Dr. Amato is married and has six children. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and calligraphy.