Dr. Preeti P Matkins MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. Preeti Matkins is an adolescent specialist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Matkins works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Matkins treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1992
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1992
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Anorexia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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