Dr. Sandy L Yockey MD
Pediatrician
2905 N Main St Decatur IL, 62526About
Dr. Sandy Yockey is a pediatrician practicing in Decatur, IL. Dr. Yockey is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Yockey 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. Yockey can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1990
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Learning Disabilities
- Malnutrition
- Tonsillitis
- Ringworm
- Rash
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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