
Dr. Kara E Somers MD
Pediatrician
13540 Hull Street Rd Midlothian VA, 23112About
Dr. Kara Somers is a pediatrician practicing in Midlothian, VA. Dr. Somers is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Somers 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. Somers can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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Practice At 13540 Hull Street Rd
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Nowsheen Ahmed M.D.5001 W Village Green Dr Midlothian VA 23112
- Margaret Sigman Other5924 Harbour Park Dr Midlothian VA 23112
- Dr. Wendy Locke Garrity M.D.4902 Millridge Pkwy E Midlothian VA 23112
- Dr. David M Zlotkin M.D.4902 Millridge Pkwy E Midlothian VA 23112
- Dr. Kassandra Jane Milam D.O.2937 FOX CHASE LN MIDLOTHIAN VA 23112
- Dr. Arlene Anderson Harrington MD5955 HARBOUR PARK DR MIDLOTHIAN VA 23112
Nearest Hospitals
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5801 BREMO RD RICHMOND VA 23226BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTERl
13710 ST FRANCIS BOULEVARD MIDLOTHIAN VA 23114MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALSl
1250 EAST MARSHALL STREET - BOX 980510 RICHMOND VA 23298BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
1500 N. 28TH STREET RICHMOND VA 23223