Dr. Joseph W Familant MD
Pediatrician
5700 Thurston Ave Suite 107 Virginia Beach VA, 23455About
Dr. Joseph Familant is a pediatrician practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Familant is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Familant 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. Familant can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1965
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1965
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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