Dr. Hussien A Al-shammaa M. D.,F.A.A.P.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
300 E 3rd St Farmville VA, 23901About
Dr. Hussien Al-shammaa is an adolescent specialist practicing in Farmville, VA. Dr. Al-shammaa 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. Al-shammaa 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
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Flu
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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