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Larry Laveman, MD

Dr. Laveman has generously volunteered his time to helping the Cherab Foundation. He is a developmental pediatrician in New Jersey who diagnoses apraxia, and is looking forward to being involved in apraxia research through Cherab. Dr. Laveman can be reached at St. Barnabas at 973-322-7600/7615, or at INHEALTH at reached 973-579-6700.

Highlights from Dr. Laveman's biography:

• BA, Biology – University of Rochester
• MS, Medical Biology – Long Island University
• MD – University of Salamanca
• Residency – Nassau County Medical Center
• Fellowship – UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
• Medical Director, Center for Children with Special Needs, Jersey City Medical Center, 1994-1999
• Director, Child Development, Atlantic Health System, 1999
• Developmental Pediatric Specialist, St. Barnabas Medical Center – present
• Developmental Pediatric Specialist, InHealth Associates – present
• Developmental Pediatric Specialist, Bonsecours New Jersey Health System - present