Dr. Steven T Dawson M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1111 6th Ave Pediatric Emergency Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Steven Dawson is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Dawson specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1986
University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fever
- Concussion
- Pain
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