Dr. James Robert Rick M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
One Children's Plaza The Children's Medic Dayton OH, 45404About
Dr. James Rick is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Rick specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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