Dr. David K Mertz MD
Pediatrician
530 W Webb Ave Burlington NC, 27217About
Dr. David Mertz is a pediatrician practicing in Burlington, NC. Dr. Mertz is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mertz 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. Mertz can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1996
University of Hawaii 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Outer Ear Infection
- Strep Throat
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