Dr. Robert M Wood MD
Pediatrician
4519 Hixson Pike Hixson TN, 37343About
Dr. Robert Wood is a pediatrician practicing in Hixson, TN. Dr. Wood is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Wood 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. Wood can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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