Dr. Gerald W. Dewitt M.D.
Pediatrician
4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy Arrington VA, 22922About
Dr. Gerald Dewitt is a pediatrician practicing in Arrington, VA. Dr. Dewitt is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dewitt 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. Dewitt can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Lateral eye movements, hypnotic susceptibility and field independence-dependence.
- Topical TAC (tetracaine, adrenaline, cocaine) solution for local anesthesia in children: prescribing inconsistency and acute toxicity.
- Suppression of pituitary gland hormone content by pituitary tumor hormones.
- Hormonal properties of transplanted pituitary tumors and their relation to the pituitary gland.
- A question regarding validity of questionnaire for follow-up.
- The influence of response effectiveness on the preference for warning and on psychophysiological stress reactions.
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Diarrhea
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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