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Dr. Edwin P. Herd MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
78-6831 ALI'I DRIVE KAILUA-KONA HI, 96740About
Dr. Edwin Herd is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Herd specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
University of South Carolina At Columbia 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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