Dr. Patricia Diane Scherrer MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
2530 Chicago Avenue South Suite 400 Minneapolis MN, 55404About
Dr. Patricia Scherrer is a pediatrician practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Scherrer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Scherrer 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. Scherrer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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