Dr. Christopher A Ashton MD
Pediatrician
1947 Medical Ave Harrisonburg VA, 22801About
Dr. Christopher Ashton is a pediatrician practicing in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. Ashton is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ashton 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. Ashton can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1990
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Lyme Disease
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Menstrual Cramps
- Strep Throat
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