Dr. Alva W Atkinson MD
Pediatrician | Developmental ? Behavioral Pediatrics
124 Elton Hills Ln Nw Rochester MN, 55901About
Dr. Alva Atkinson is a pediatrician practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Atkinson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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