Dr. Lowry C. Shropshire, MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
5718 Glamis Dr Alexandria VA, 22315About
Dr. Lowry Shropshire is a child neurologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Shropshire 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. Shropshire 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1973
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
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