Dr. F. Clark Cantrell Jr., MD, FAAP

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. F. Clark Cantrell Jr., who serves patients in Marietta, Georgia.

Dr. Cantrell Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician who is currently serving patients at his private practice – Summit Pediatrics – in Marietta, Georgia. At Summit Pediatrics, he treats children and young adults with school, behavioral, attentional, and other related problems.

Prior to his current endeavors, Dr. Cantrell Jr. served on the speaker bureau for three pharmaceutical companies, lecturing widely in the Southeastern United States. He was the founder and Director of Cobb Pediatric Neuroeducational Center in 1996.

Dr. Cantrell Jr. actively lectures for the Cobb County School System on ADHD and related behavioral problems. He also has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Cantrell Jr. earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in 1981. He then went on to complete his internship at Pontiac General Hospital in 1983, followed by his residency in pediatrics at William Beaumont Hospital in 1986. 

Dr. Cantrell Jr. is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Dr. Cantrell Jr. is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. As a pediatrician, Dr. Cantrell Jr. examines, diagnoses, and treats children of all ages with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. He understands that children change rapidly and they must be approached with an appreciation for their stage of physical and mental development. 

In addition to English, Dr. Cantrell Jr. speaks Spanish. He attributes his success to listening to his patients’ concerns, working hard, and meeting the needs of his patients and their families. 

In his spare time, Dr. Cantrell Jr. enjoys playing the drums in a rock and roll band and remaining active in different sports. 

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F. Clark Cantrell Jr., MD, is an Established Pediatrician with Summit Pediatrics in Marietta, Georgia 

F. Clark Cantrell Jr., MD, is a well-versed pediatrician who diagnoses and treats patients at his private practices, Summit Pediatrics in Marietta, Georgia, and Dahlonega Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine in Dahlonega, Georgia. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Kaiser Permanente, and actively lectures for the Cobb County School System on ADHD and related behavioral problems. Dr. Cantrell Jr. has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-two years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in behavioral pediatrics and general pediatrics. He is known for his expertise in treating children and young adults with school, behavioral, attentional, and other related problems Prior to his current endeavors, Dr. F. Clark Cantrell Jr. has served on the speaker bureau for three pharmaceutical companies lecturing widely in the Southeastern United States and was founder and director of Cobb Pediatric Neuroeducational Center in 1996. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. For more information about Dr. F. Clark Cantrell Jr., please visit http://www.summitpediatricsga.com/cantrell.htm. 

F. Clark Cantrell Jr., MD, attended Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico, and was awarded his medical degree in 1981. He served his internal medicine internship at Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan (1982-1983) and conducted his pediatric residency at The University of Michigan medical School/Beaumont Hospital (1983-1986). In addition, Dr. Cantrell Jr. is trained in behavioral pediatrics at the University of South Florida. He remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology acquired at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (1975). Over the years, he was honored with the Patients' Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016), the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016), the Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012), and the On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016) For more information about F. Clark Cantrell Jr., MD, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8135460-F-Clark-Cantrell-Jr-Pediatrician-Marietta-Georgia-30064. 
 

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