Dr. Melissa Smith Dittrich M.D.
Pediatrician
224 Mayo Rd Suite A Edgewater MD, 21037About
Dr. Melissa Dittrich is a pediatrician practicing in Edgewater, MD. Dr. Dittrich is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dittrich 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. Dittrich can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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