Dr. Joanna Gail Dotts D.O.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Emmc, 489 State Street Suite 310 Bangor ME, 04402About
Dr. Joanna Dotts is a child neurologist practicing in Bangor, ME. Dr. Dotts specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Dotts is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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