Dr. David Scheff M.D.
Pediatrician
1153 Centre St Suite 31 Jamaica Plain MA, 02130About
Dr. David Scheff is a pediatrician practicing in Jamaica Plain, MA. Dr. Scheff is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Scheff 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. Scheff can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1970
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Lyme Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Tonsillitis
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