Ashley Akkal
Pediatrician
1215 LEE ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, 22908About
Dr. Ashley Akkal is a pediatrician practicing in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Dr. Akkal is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Akkal 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. Akkal can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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