Dr. Robert Melvin Phillips MD
Pediatrician
35 South Johnson Street Suite 1b Pontiac MI, 48341About
Dr. Robert Phillips is a pediatrician practicing in Pontiac, MI. Dr. Phillips is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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