Dr. Nicholas Donkor MD
Pediatrician
10910 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 201 Columbia MD, 21044About
Dr. Nicholas Donkor is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, MD. Dr. Donkor is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Donkor 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. Donkor can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Allergies
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Tonsillitis
- Head Lice
- Ringworm
- Strep Throat
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