Dr. Gretchen Anne Meyer M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
620 John Paul Jones Cir Department Of Pediat Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Gretchen Meyer is a child neurologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Meyer specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Meyer is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1988
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Provider Details
Treatments
- Learning Disabilities
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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