Dr. Joanne Amala Supersad MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
200 Muir Rd Martinez CA, 94553About
Dr. Joanne Supersad is an adolescent specialist practicing in Martinez, CA. Dr. Supersad 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. Supersad 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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