Dr. Douglas Althouse MD
Pediatrician
89 Summers Way Roanoke VA, 24019Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Douglas Althouse is a pediatrician practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Althouse is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Althouse 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. Althouse can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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