Dr. Derrick Keith Matthews MD
Pediatrician
3319 W Belvedere Avenue Baltimore MD, 21215About
Dr. Derrick Matthews is a pediatrician practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Matthews is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1978
Stanford University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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