Dr. Dana J Distler M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
301 Middletown Park Pl Suite C Louisville KY, 40243About
Dr. Dana Distler is an adolescent specialist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Distler works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Distler treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1991
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Sinusitis
- Fever
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
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