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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
Dr. Robert M Wood MD's Practice location
Practice At 4519 Hixson Pike
4519 Hixson Pike -Hixson, TN 37343Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew W Good MD4519 Hixson Pike Hixson TN 37343
- Dr. Marian G May MD4519 Hixson Pike Hixson TN 37343
- Dr. Carolyn C Brannon MD1039 Executive Dr Hixson TN 37343
- Dr. Ben W Wiley MD1039 Executive Drive Hixson TN 37343
- Dr. Frank R Eldridge MD4519 Hixson Pike Hixson TN 37343
- Dr. David Neall MD4519 Hixson Pike Hixson TN 37343
Nearest Hospitals
PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTERl
2333 MCCALLIE AVE CHATTANOOGA TN 37404