Dr. Mitchell Howard Block M.D.
Pediatrician
1168 FIRST COLONIAL RD VIRGINIA BEACH VA, 23454About
Dr. Mitchell Block is a pediatrician practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Dr. Block is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Block 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. Block can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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