Dr. Derek H Dephouse M.D.
Pediatrician
64 Peachtree Rd. Suite 100 Asheville NC, 28803About
Dr. Derek Dephouse is a pediatrician practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Dephouse is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Dephouse 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. Dephouse can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1997
University of South Carolina At Columbia 1997
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Croup
- Strep Throat
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