Dr. Leigh Masten Dodson MD
Pediatrician
77 Mcdowell St Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Leigh Dodson is a pediatrician practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Dodson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dodson 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. Dodson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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