Dr. David Frederick Hess M.D.
Pediatrician
407 Wheeling Ave Glen Dale WV, 26038About
Dr. David Hess is a pediatrician practicing in Glen Dale, WV. Dr. Hess is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hess 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. Hess can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1998
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1998
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Flu
- Allergic Reaction
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
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