
Sheila Gahagan MD
Pediatrician | Developmental ? Behavioral Pediatrics
9500 Gilman Dr Mc 0927 La Jolla CA, 92093About
Dr. Sheila Gahagan is a pediatrician practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Gahagan is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Gahagan 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. Gahagan can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI Medical Degree
Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH Other Degree
University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI Other Degree
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Medical Degree
Professor of Pediatrics Medical Degree
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Doris Ann Trauner M.D.9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA 92093
- Dr. Gene A Kallenberg M.D.9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA 92093
- Dr. Kenneth S Taylor M.D.9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA 92093
- Dr. Jerry Allan Schneider M.D.9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA 92093
- Dr. Christine A. Thorne MD9500 Gilman Dr Dept 811 La Jolla CA 92093
- Dr. Victor Francois Nizet M.D.9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA 92093
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200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl
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