Dr. Andrew F Hawkins MD
Pediatrician
351 Court Street Ne Abingdon VA, 24210About
Dr. Andrew Hawkins is a pediatrician practicing in Abingdon, VA. Dr. Hawkins is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hawkins 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. Hawkins can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1991
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Swelling
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