Dr. Douglas Brent Nielsen MD
Pediatrician
390 N Main St Bountiful UT, 84010About
Dr. Douglas Nielsen is a pediatrician practicing in Bountiful, UT. Dr. Nielsen is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1977
University of Utah School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Tonsillitis
- Cellulitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Croup
- Strep Throat
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Utah Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member Utah Medical Association
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