Dr. Merrily Ann Poth M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
4301 Jones Bridge Rd Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Merrily Poth is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Poth specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1975
Tulane University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Inadequacy of in-school support for diabetic children.
- A case study of nitrogen saturation in western U.S. forests.
- Effects of dehydroepiandrosterone and alprazolam on hypothalamic-pituitary
- Partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage associated with 45,X Turner's syndrome.
- Amenorrhea: an approach to diagnosis and management.
- Ethanol reduces hepatic estrogen-2-hydroxylase activity in the male rat.
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