Dr. Michael Joseph Blake MD
Pediatrician
931 Pennsylvania Ave Ottumwa Pediatrics Ottumwa IA, 52501About
Dr. Michael Blake is a pediatrician practicing in Ottumwa, IA. Dr. Blake is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Blake 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. Blake can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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