Dr. Marjorie L Slankard M.D.
Pediatrician
8110 BIRMINGHAM WAY SAN DIEGO CA, 92123About
Dr. Marjorie Slankard is a pediatrician practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Slankard is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Slankard 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. Slankard can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1971
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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