Dr. Orton C Armstrong M.D.
Pediatrician
600 18th St Suite 404 Parkersburg WV, 26101About
Dr. Orton Armstrong is a pediatrician practicing in Parkersburg, WV. Dr. Armstrong is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Armstrong 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. Armstrong can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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