Dr. Thomas J Selva MD
Pediatrician
3217 S Providence Rd Columbia MO, 65203About
Dr. Thomas Selva is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Selva is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Selva 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. Selva can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1989
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Primary care supports for children with chronic health conditions: identifying
- Comprehensive primary care for children with special health care needs in rural areas.
- Neuronal and adrenal enkephalins and catecholamines in response to acute CNS ischemia and reserpine in pig.
- On-line continuing medical education employing a graphical user interface bulletin board system: the Children's Hospital DATALINE.
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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