Dr. Santa J Johnston MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
601 Childrens Lane Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Santa Johnston is a pediatrician practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Johnston is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Johnston 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. Johnston can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1986
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