Dr. Michael P Poirier M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Michael Poirier is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Poirier specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1990
Shandong Medical College
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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