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Dr. Robert Leroy Mcdowell M.D.

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

5/5(2)
4900 Massachusetts Ave Nw Washington DC, 20016
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Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Robert L. McDowell Jr. is a Board Certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist serving the Washington area for more than 35 years. Dr. McDowell is a life fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and ...

Education and Training

Harvard College A.B. Biology 1970

Harvard Medical School M.D. 1974

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1979

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine- 1981

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Awards

  • Castle Connolly's Top Doctors™ 2013 Castle Connolly 
  • Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor Award  Washingtonian Magazine 
  • Virginian Magazine Top Doctor  Virginian Magazine 

Treatments

  • Padiatrics
  • Prenatal Visits
  • Newborn Care In The Hospital
  • Well Child Care
  • Immunizations
  • Sick Visits
  • Travel Consultations
  • Allergy Shots
  • School, Camp, And Sports Physical Examinations
  • Clinical Laboratory
  • Consultations

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Academy of Pediatrics 
  • Clinical Professor of Pediatrics George Washington University 

Fellowships

  • Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, D.C Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine  1979

Dr. Robert Leroy Mcdowell M.D.'s Practice location

Spring Valley Pediatrics, PLLC

4900 Massachusetts Ave Nw -
Washington, DC 20016
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New patients: 202-966-5000
Fax: 202-966-3830
http://www.springvalleypediatrics.net/

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mcdowell


5.0

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Dr. Robert Leroy Mcdowell M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Robin f.
    (5)

    Amazing experience with Dr. McDowell .

  • Kimberly r.
    (5)

    Great doctor with good bedside manner!.

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