Dr. Joy C Drass MD
Pediatrician
3217 S Providence Rd Columbia MO, 65203About
Dr. Joy Drass is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Drass is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Drass 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. Drass can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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