Dr. Jerome M. Shalf M.D.
Pediatrician
6372 Mechanicsville Tpke Suite 103 Mechanicsville VA, 23111About
Dr. Jerome Shalf is a pediatrician practicing in Mechanicsville, VA. Dr. Shalf is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shalf 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. Shalf can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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