Dr. Deborah B Sumner MD
Pediatrician
7741 Roswell Rd Atlanta GA, 30350About
Dr. Deborah Sumner is a pediatrician practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Sumner is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sumner 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. Sumner can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1997
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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