Dr. Maria A. Mejias MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
555 S. 18th Street Columbus OH, 43205About
Asuncion Mejias, MD, PhD is a principal investigator in the Center for Vaccines and Immunity at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at ...
Education and Training
Facultad deMedicina University de Malaga
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Fellowships
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2006
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2003
Experience & Accolades
- Assistant Professor 2009 - 2014Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, The Ohio State University Colle
- Assistant Professor 2007 - 2009 Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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