Dr. Heather K Dodson M.D., FAAP
Pediatrician
3250 Gordonville Rd Suite 301 Cape Girardeau MO, 63703About
Dr. Heather Dodson is a pediatrician practicing in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Dodson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dodson 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. Dodson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
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