Dr. Despina D. Dalton, MD

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Get to know Pediatric Emergency Physician Dr. Despina D. Dalton, who serves patients in Douglasville, Georgia.

A highly trained pediatric emergency physician, Dr. Dalton serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Physician Advisor, and Interim Quality and Patient Safety Director at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. 

At Wellstar Douglas Hospital, their top medical experts use cutting-edge technology and research combined with compassionate care to deliver world-class medicine to every patient, every time. From primary care, diagnostic services and specialty medicine to surgery and recovery, patients can expect a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to fit their needs.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Dalton graduated with her medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. She then went on to complete both her residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.

Passionate about her profession, the doctor is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

In her professional experience, she has admitting privileges at Wellstar Cobb Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, and Wellstar Paulding Hospital.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

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