Dr. Bretten D. Pickering MD
Pediatrician
7910 Frost Street Suite 350 San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Bretten Pickering is a pediatrician practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Pickering is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Director, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Medical Degree
Professor of Pediatrics Medical Degree
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- San Diego Super Doctors 2011
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