Dr. Kwabena Lartey Blankson M.D.
Pediatrician
620 John Paul Jones Cir Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Kwabena Blankson is a pediatrician practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Blankson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Blankson 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. Blankson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Adolescent Medicine
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