Dr. Peggy E O'hara MD
Pediatrician
186 Medical Park Loop Sylva NC, 28779About
Dr. Peggy O'hara is a pediatrician practicing in Sylva, NC. Dr. O'hara is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. O'hara 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. O'hara can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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