Dr. Raymond Amaker MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd Hampton Roads Neonat Newport News VA, 23601About
Dr. Raymond Amaker is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Amaker cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1990
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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- Birth Defects
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