Dr. Mary Spencer MD
Pediatrician
121 N Fig St Escondido California, 92025About
Dr. Mary Spencer is a pediatrician practicing in , . Dr. Spencer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Spencer 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. Spencer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients. Since 2006 Dr. Spencer has been the Medical Director of the forensics division at Palomar Health in Escondido , California. Palomar Health is the only program for adult sexual assault victims forensics physical examination and of strangulation and domestic violence in San Diego County.She is on of the editors of 10 books on sexual abuse as well.
Education and Training
UCLA School of Medicine MD 1964
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Professional Memberships
- APSAC
Internships
- LAC+USC Medical Center
Fellowships
- Infectious Diseases, University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Society Memberships
- American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
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