Dr. Henry S. Sakai M.D.
Pediatrician
2401 Blueridge Ave Suite 200 Silver Spring MD, 20902About
Dr. Henry Sakai is a pediatrician practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Sakai is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sakai 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. Sakai can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Tonsillitis
- Chalazion
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Favorite professional publications
- Pediatrics Journal
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