Dr. Thomas L Mertz DO, PHARMD.
Pediatrician
500 University Dr H041 Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Thomas Mertz is a pediatrician practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Mertz is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mertz 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. Mertz can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Rash
- Conjunctivitis
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