Dr. Marta L Derieg MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
76-6225 Kuakini Hwy Suite C101 Kailua Kona HI, 96740About
Dr. Marta Derieg is an adolescent specialist practicing in Kailua Kona, HI. Dr. Derieg 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. Derieg 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 1997
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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