Dr. Van L Wharton M.D.
Pediatrician
2000 Washington St Suite 468 Newton Lower Falls MA, 02462About
Dr. Van Wharton is a pediatrician practicing in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Dr. Wharton is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Wharton 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. Wharton can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1978
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
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- Alan Minoru Fujii1 Boston Medical Center Place Boston Massachusetts 2118
- Dr. Jeanette Adele Callahan MD1493 Cambridge Street Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
- Peter K. Harvie55 Fruit Street Boston Massachusetts 2114
- Dr. Mitzi Johnson MD750 Washington St Boston MA 02111
- Wilhelmina Hernandez1 Boston Medical Center Place Boston Massachusetts 02118