Dr. Thomas A St john M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
70 Holly Ln Brevard NC, 28712About
Dr. Thomas St john is a child neurologist practicing in Brevard, NC. Dr. St john 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. St john 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.
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