Dr. Rachel Dana St. john MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Washington DC, 20007About
Dr. Rachel St. john is a child neurologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. St. john specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. St. john is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Va MD 5
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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