Dr. Amy A Shipley M.D.
Pediatrician
8264 George Washington Memorial Highway Gloucester VA, 23061Rating
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About
Dr. Amy Shipley is a pediatrician practicing in Gloucester, VA. Dr. Shipley is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shipley 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. Shipley can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1999
Tulane University of Louisiana 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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SENTARA WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
100 SENTARA CIRCLE WILLIAMSBURG VA 23188RIVERSIDE WALTER REED HOSPITALl
7519 HOSPITAL ROAD GLOUCESTER VA 23061RIVERSIDE DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF WILLIAMSBURGl
1500 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185