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Dr. Thomas Francis Dixon M.D.

Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine

Student Health Services Building 588, Ucsb Santa Barbara CA, 93106
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Dr. Thomas Dixon is an adolescent specialist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Dixon works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Dixon treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Education and Training

Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1979

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Student Health Services Building 588, Ucsb -
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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