Dr. Arethusa Stevens Kirk M.D.
Pediatrician
2401 Liberty Heights Ave Suite 1200 Baltimore MD, 21215About
Dr. Arethusa Kirk is a pediatrician practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Kirk is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kirk 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. Kirk can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 2004
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Back Pain
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
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