Dr. Ruth J Lotz MD
Pediatrician
301 Kildaire Rd Suite 200 Chapel Hill NC, 27516About
Dr. Ruth Lotz is a pediatrician practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Lotz is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lotz 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. Lotz can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Fever
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Conjunctivitis
- Strep Throat
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