Dr. Susan Root MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
3rd Ambulatory Care Ctr 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Susan Root is an adolescent specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Root 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. Root 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.
Education and Training
Tx A & M Univ Coll Of Med- College Station Tx 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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