Dr. Maher Gao MD
Pediatrician
612 Calhoun St Suite 2 Piedmont AL, 36272About
Dr. Maher Gao is a pediatrician practicing in Piedmont, AL. Dr. Gao is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Gao diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Gao can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria 1987
West Virginia University School of Medicine
University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Tonsillitis
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