Dr. Judith L Schaechter MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1601 Nw 12 Ave M851 Miami FL, 33101About
Dr. Judith Schaechter is an adolescent specialist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Schaechter works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Schaechter treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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- 2011-2012 South Florida Super Doctors
- 2009 Florida Super Doctors 2009 - South Florida Edition
- 2008 Florida Super Doctors
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
- Member AMBULATORY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION
- Member FLORIDA PEDIATRIC SOCIETY
- Member GREATER MIAMI PEDIATRIC SOCIETY
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